Canadian scientists have proved the dependence of mental development and immunity from breastfeeding. Children who were fed so well and quickly perceive the information, much less painful. In addition, they grew much calmer. So, if you have decided to breast-feed your baby for a long time, you need to know a few rules.
It is important to put the baby to the breast immediately after birth. Then lactation will develop properly. If the doctor is allowed to take the baby to the breast at the time after birth, he will calm down after the stress, and the body will begin the process of milk production.
Feed your baby when he needs it. Kid himself knows how much milk it needs. The stomach has a small, and therefore need to eat frequently. Responsible for milk production is the hormone prolactin, which is produced during lactation. Every day, the milk should be developed more and more, so the more often you feed, the better.
Continue to feed the baby at night. "Milk" is a hormone produced at night, helps to ensure that the needs of the next day. The longer you feed at night, the longer you will have lactation. Baby milk at night is necessary for growth. He can not eat in reserve, the volume of the stomach does not allow. In addition, the same hormone does not provide the mature egg from the ovary to go. This is a unique mechanism for the prevention of pregnancy. But do not rely on it one hundred percent, it is not very reliable.
To the chest does not sag, wear the right clothes. Purchase a special bust for feeding, he did not just rescue you, both at home and when you are in public places. Do not get carried away by decanting, or milk can be produced more than necessary. In addition, the "miscellaneous" the milk will be mixed. This is done if the mother's milk to stock up for the future, in case of absence.
Do not rush to the feeding of. In Soviet times, doctors are advised to give infants juice and puree at the age of 3 months. We now know that the baby is getting enough nutrients from the mother's milk, and do not need it. Feed better at least than six months after birth.
You should not abruptly weaning. For the baby is a huge stress, physical and psychological, so it is necessary to wean gradually, slowly. Moreover, further load alien food digestive system, reduces immunity. It is impossible to stop feeding if the child is sick or he has recently been vaccinated.
Eat right during feedings. A nursing mother should be sure to eat the meat, about 100 grams of dairy products - 200 gr, butter, butter and vegetable, cheese, cottage cheese, fruit and vegetables.
