The four types of breastfeeding are:
1. Traditional breastfeeding - This is when the baby is placed to the breast and allowed to suckle for as long as they want. There is no set time limit and the baby will typically feed until they are full.
2. paced feeding - This is a method where the mother controls the flow of milk by using her fingers to control the let-down reflex. This can help if the baby is struggling to latch or has a fast suckling rate.
3. supplemental nursing system (SNS) - This involves using a tube or syringe to deliver supplemental milk directly to the baby while they are breastfeeding. This can be used if the mother has low milk supply or if the baby needs extra calories/nutrition.
4. Finger feeding - This is when the mother uses her finger to guide small amounts of expressed breastmilk into the baby's mouth at each latch attempt. It can be used if traditional breastfeeding isn't possible or if latch attempts are unsuccessful.