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The Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation (BBF) promotes and supports breastfeeding to improve child and maternal health. It provides education, advocacy, and training on optimal infant feeding practices.
Lactation and Nutrition Management Support at BBF
BBF provides a wide range of Lactation and Nutrition Management Support services to help mothers navigate breastfeeding challenges and ensure optimal health for both mother and child. The support includes physical interventions like counseling, specialized techniques, and massage therapies that address breastfeeding issues and promote overall well-being.
Lactation management
1. Counseling
BBF provides personalized counseling sessions to mothers facing challenges such as low milk supply, difficulties with latching, or other breastfeeding-related concerns. BBF's expert counselors, who are trained both nationally and internationally, offer practical advice and emotional support, ensuring mothers feel confident, empowered, and well-informed throughout their breastfeeding journey. These counselors are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to guide mothers in overcoming breastfeeding obstacles, fostering a positive experience for both mother and child.
2. Oketani Breast Massage
The Oketani breast massage technique, a specialized Japanese method, is provided by BBF to relieve engorgement, improve milk flow, and address common breastfeeding challenges such as blocked ducts. This technique not only helps mothers alleviate discomfort but also enhances their overall breastfeeding experience by promoting efficient milk production. BBF has master trainers in Oketani massage, along with Training of Trainers (TOT) experts, ensuring that this valuable skill is effectively shared and implemented among nurse, midwifes and healthcare providers. Importantly, BBF offers these services completely free of cost, ensuring that all mothers have access to this essential support.
3. Techniques of Positioning and Attachment
Proper attachment and positioning are essential for successful breastfeeding. BBF provides expert guidance to mothers, helping them find the most comfortable positions for both themselves and their babies, ensuring a correct latch. This not only reduces nipple pain but also improves milk intake and prevents common breastfeeding complications. BBF’s nationally and internationally trained experts offer specialized support, ensuring that mothers receive the highest level of care and assistance in mastering these techniques.
4. Milk Expression and Re-lactation
For mothers who are unable to breastfeed directly or need to increase milk supply, BBF provides expert guidance on milk expression techniques, including both manual and pump expression methods. Additionally, BBF offers specialized support for mothers in the re-lactation process, helping them re-establish breastfeeding after a break with personalized support plans. BBF’s nationally and internationally trained experts ensure that mothers receive the best possible guidance and care, tailored to their specific needs, to successfully navigate milk expression and re-lactation challenges.
5. Depression Relief Massage During Pregnancy and Lactation
BBF recognizes the emotional challenges that often accompany pregnancy and lactation, such as stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression. To support mothers during this critical time, BBF offers depression relief massages aimed at reducing emotional distress and promoting relaxation. These massages help mothers cope with the emotional pressures of pregnancy and breastfeeding, improving mental well-being alongside physical health. The massages are provided by BBF’s team of nationally and internationally trained, certified experts, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maternal care.
6. Body Massage for Child Development
BBF offers specialized body massages for children, particularly those with special needs. These massages are designed to improve circulation, enhance muscle tone, and promote relaxation, contributing positively to both the child’s physical and cognitive development. The massage therapy also aids in improving digestion and sleep, which are essential for the overall well-being of growing children. These services are supported by BBF’s team of nationally and internationally trained, certified experts, ensuring a holistic approach to child development and health.
Nutrition Management
7. Diet Chart and Nutritional Support
Proper nutrition is crucial for lactating mothers, and BBF provides customized diet charts to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients to maintain a healthy milk supply. These diet plans emphasize a balanced intake of essential nutrients to support both the mother's and the baby's health during the breastfeeding period. In addition, BBF offers specialized diet charts for various age groups, tailored to address specific diseases or health concerns. BBF's expert team of certified nutritionists, who are nationally and internationally trained, ensures that each plan is designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of mothers, children, and individuals with specific health conditions, promoting overall well-being and recovery.
8. Nutrition Counseling for Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, Adolescents, & the Elderly
BBF offers specialized nutrition counseling to support the unique dietary needs of pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescents, and the elderly. These counseling sessions focus on providing balanced diet plans to improve overall health and well-being across different stages of life.
9. Adolescent Massage Therapy
BBF extends its care to adolescent girls by offering specialized massage therapies that help manage the physical and emotional changes experienced during adolescence. These therapies are designed to relieve discomfort associated with growth, menstruation, and emotional stress, supporting both the physical and mental development of adolescents. The massages are provided by BBF’s team of nationally and internationally trained, certified expert, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to adolescent care.
10. Counseling, massage therapies, and nutritional support
10. Through these various physical interventions, including counseling, massage therapies, and nutritional support, BBF ensures holistic care for mothers, children, and adolescents, supporting their health and well-being throughout different stages of development.
11. Free Services/Consultation
BBF also offers free consultations and services, including breastfeeding counseling, nutritional assessments, and dietary advice. These services are available to mothers, families, and communities to promote health and well-being at no cost.
