Many future mothers, while waiting for the birth of their baby, are wondering: is it worth it to breastfeed after its birth? Someone mistakenly believes that after the period of breastfeeding is over, the breast loses its previous 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 mothers are right about and what they are deeply mistaken about.
Do you know what the scientific name for the process of breastfeeding, or rather, the production of milk? That's right, it's lactation. Breast milk, contrary to the beliefs prevalent 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 put the baby to the chest. In addition, many pediatricians are convinced that artificial feeding and good lactation are two incompatible concepts.
Specialists who follow the recommendations of the WHO (World Health Organization) advise women, despite the wide selection of various infant formulas in stores and massive advertising campaigns that convince young mothers of the benefits and convenience of artificial nutrition, trying to keep breastfeeding as long as possible is extremely useful only for baby.
Good lactation is a benefit not only for the baby, but also for the mother
According to information published in WHO reports, breastfeeding is unusually beneficial not only for the baby’s health, but also for restoring the mother’s body after childbirth. In these publications one can find a refutation of such common myths that the breast shape of a young mother changes during feeding. Experts note that a change in the mammary glands occurs already during pregnancy, when the breast increases significantly in volume, preparing for the birth and feeding of the baby.
In addition, breastfeeding is also useful because at the time of sucking the baby the hormone oxytocin, essential for the young mother, begins to be produced, 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.
For many mothers, it sometimes begins to seem that the amount of milk has suddenly decreased dramatically, and they are switching to artificial mixtures. What should be done first to prevent this? First of all, you need to give your baby a breast as often as possible and pay special attention to products 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 doing warm breast baths 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. In order to be able to breastfeed as long as possible (which means providing the baby with health for life), it is very important to always be in a good mood, as negative emotions suppress the production of breast milk.
