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BE A SMART MOTHER , KNOW
YOUR RIGHTS !
RIGTH 1 exclusive
breastfeeding: only your breast milk for your little one : as a smart mother , definitely you
have decided to give your breast milk without any drink or
formula milk to your little one until the age of 6 months old. This is what we called as exclusive
breastfeeding. In hospital , voice out your decision and rights to nurse and doctor who will conduct your delivery.
RIGHT 2 skin to skin contact : please ensure that your
baby be placed on your
chest as soon after delivery
whether it is normal delivery or caesarean section. This 30 minutes skin – to –
skin contact helps
breastfeeding get started as well as promotes bonding between you and your
loved one.
RIGHT
3 24 hours
rooming in : you can ask to be with your little one 24 hours a day ( rooming in ). Breastfeeding would be easier
because you are always there for him/her. If your baby needs treatment, ask to
do it in your room or be separated not more than 2 hours.
RIGHT 4 Helps to initiate breastfeeding : Don’t be shy or hesitate
to ask help from nurses to teach you corret way of breastfeeding, technique of hand expression and how to use breast pump either before or after
delivery because it is your right !
RIGHT 5 Protect your loved
one : A baby does not need any drink/ formula milk/ teat/panifier/ dummy/ bottle after delivery. Please ensure that your baby is not given these materials without you or your
partner’s consent.
RIGHT 6 Be
provided with information of breastfeeding support group : This support group is ready to help if you require any future
assistance or information about
breastfeeding.
