52 • Start the pump with low suction and gradually increase the level so that you are comfortable. • Pump until your milk flow stops, switch to the other breast and repeat. 7. Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) Non-nutritive sucking is when a baby is sucking just for comfort, but she/he is full. This is generally done when the baby is currently being tube-fed. NNS can be performed several times a day. It helps the baby to develop early breastfeeding skills of coordinating their sucking, swallowing, and breathing. It helps the mother increase milk production and reduce the time she spends in the hospital. 8. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) This is a skin-to-skin contact method that
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