Artificial feeding

Artificial feeding • it is method of feeding the baby ,for the fullfillment of nutritional requirement ,if mother milk is not available . it is vital for maintaining the nutritional level in baby. • Should only be used when the mother is unable to breastfeed the baby • It involves feeding the baby with other breastmilk substitutes • It aims • To providing nutrition to the infant • To substitute breastmilk and provide nutrients approximate to the ones in breastmilk • Fulfill needs for the child for proper growth and development Indications • Death or absence of the mother • Prolonged maternal illness • Complete failure of breastmilk production • Absolute contraindication for breastfeeding • Expressed breastmilk is not available