Published Apr 26, 2022
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Breast Milk And Its Significance

Published Apr 26, 2022
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Breast milk is the best milk , you can give to your baby. Breast milk is a complete source of food that contains nutrients, carbohydrates, fats and water. Colostrum is the first milk ,one can give to the baby after delivery. It is very nutritious and rich in anti-bodies. It protects against allergies, sickness, obesity and diabetes. It protects against ear infections. Breast milk builds your baby's brain. Breast feeding helps to build a special bond between you and your baby.

Breast feeding can take up to 40 minutes or long, so you can choose a comfortable place to breastfeed. Breast feeding positions are more important to handle your baby with ease. One can choose any of these breastfeeding positions(Cradle hold, Cross-cradle hold, Football and Side-lying).

The nursing cushion can be very useful when supporting your baby. You should never feed until you and your baby are comfortable. When your baby is latching, ensure that your baby takes your nipple and areola into their mouth to suckle.

Exclusive breastfeeding for first six months has good results in baby's overall development. Secretion of milk increases as your baby grows. Breastfeed your babies on their demand. 

One can express the excessive breastmilk using a breast pump and refrigerate it for the future use. One can donate the excessive milk to the breast milk bank. 

Some women easily to adapt to breastfeeding, while others find to learn. You and your baby needs time to practice it. The beginning will be different for each person. It always depends on the mother and the situation.  

For the first six weeks, both adventure and training will be done at the same time. Here, the training and practice is really good. The more your breastfeed, the more you can learn.

Sleepless nights lead to depression. Be patient and stay strong to reach your way. Postnatal care is very important for all the ladies. Take time, relax and start feeding. All the temporary issues will go off, once you and your baby learn everything. 

Nurse on your baby's demand to increase your milk supply. Pumping between feeding also helps to increase the milk supply. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Eat healthy food to keep your baby healthy.

Breastfeeding lowers the risk of  breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mothers. Though, the breastfeeding journey is full of ups and downs but the result is always positive. 
 

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