Many mothers-to-be, while waiting for the birth of their baby, are wondering: is it worth breastfeeding a baby after his birth? Someone mistakenly believes that after the period of breastfeeding is over, the breast loses its former shape, and someone simply loses patience when, on the recommendation of doctors, you need to put the baby to the breast “on demand”. Let's see what modern moms are right about, and what they are deeply mistaken about.
Do you know the scientific name for the process of breastfeeding, or rather, milk production? That's right, it's lactation. Breast milk, contrary to the beliefs common among young mothers, is never enough if an approach to the organization of feeding is found in time and correctly. Why does it often happen that over time the amount of milk produced decreases? It must be remembered that its amount is directly dependent on how often you apply the baby to the chest. In addition, according to many pediatricians, artificial feeding and goodlactation is two incompatible concepts.
Specialists who follow the recommendations of the WHO (World He alth Organization) advise women, despite the wide choice of various formulas for babies in stores and massive advertising campaigns that convince young mothers of the benefits and convenience of artificial nutrition, to try to keep feeding as long as possible breastfeeding, extremely beneficial not only for the baby.
Good lactation is good not only for the baby, but also for the mother
According to information published in WHO reports, breastfeeding is extremely beneficial not only for the he alth of the baby, but also for the recovery of the mother's body after childbirth. In these publications, one can find a refutation of such common myths that the shape of the breast of a young mother changes during feeding. Experts note that the change in the mammary glands occurs already during pregnancy, when the breast increases significantly in volume, preparing for the birth and feeding of the child.
In addition, breastfeeding is also useful because at the moment of sucking the breast, the baby begins to produce the hormone oxytocin, which is extremely necessary for a young mother, as a result of which the uterus contracts, returning to its normal form. Therefore, properly organized lactation is the best way for young mothers to regain their former harmony and beauty.
Many mothers sometimes feel that the amount of milk has suddenly decreased dramatically, and they switch to artificial mixtures. WhatWhat should be done in the first place to prevent this from happening? First of all, you need to breastfeed your baby as often as possible and pay special attention to foods that increase milk production.
Products for lactation in the diet of a nursing mother should be represented by a variety of dairy products, fish, poultry, veal, zoned seasonal vegetables and fruits. Pediatricians also advise taking warm baths for the breast before feeding the baby and in no case be nervous.
Do not forget that lactation is a special biochemical process that occurs in the female body. To be able to breastfeed for as long as possible (and therefore ensure the he alth of your baby for life), it is very important to always be in a good mood, as negative emotions suppress the production of breast milk.
