Should the mother nurse the baby inclining or lying? Yes.
Does nursing drain the mother? Not if she is reasonably well. It is a natural process.
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If the mother cannot nurse immediately after labor, what should you feed baby? The baby will not starve in a few days. Give it warm water regularly every few hours, or a little cream and warm water.
Are there any impediments to nursing? Sometimes the baby is tongue-tied.
Is the baby ever too weak to nurse? Yes.
What should be done in that case? Draw the milk from the breast and feed it through a free flowing nursing bottle. Such babies are generally born prematurely.
Are the mother's nipples ever at fault? Yes, they are; poorly developed, retracted, that the baby's tongue cannot surround it to draw upon it.
What can be done for them? They should be drawn out, and sometimes a breast pump is needed for this.
Should the nipples be treated after nursing? They should be dried and clean clothing put against them. Some recommend washing them with a mild solution of boric acid.