Kangaroo Mother Care A Complete Guide for Mothers and Families 48 Back massage Breast massage Nurse supporting breastfeeding Transitioning to full direct breastfeeding All babies on tube feed should be allowed to practice non-nutritive sucking. Once the baby is about 32-weeks, palladai/cup-feeding can be tried. While transitioning from palladai feeding to direct feeding, always offer direct breastfeeds first.You may need to express a small amount of milk first so that the baby is not overwhelmed with the full flow. Watch out for coughing or choking. Offer palladai or a cup of expressed breast milk after direct breastfeeds. Gradually, the amount of intake of expressed breast milk (EBM) will be reduced. Continue to watch the weight gain of the baby every week. All preterm/LBW babies can successfully be exclusively breastfed for 6 months.
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