THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST
Breast milk is the ideal food for your baby during the first 6 months of life because it contains the perfect combination of nutrients that children need for their development and a good dose of antibodies that strengthen their immunity to disease.
Advantages of breastfeeding.
Breast milk is the ideal food for your baby during the first 6 months of life because it contains the perfect combination of nutrients that children need for their development and a good dose of antibodies that strengthen their immunity to disease.
Breast feeding advantages.
Breast milk is usually available to use at the right temperature. Because of its composition is best for baby's delicate digestive system, which will decrease the gas or cramping. Breast milk contains less sodium and protein, so that baby's kidneys will make fewer efforts, also low phosphorus which helps you to have a greater absorption of calcium. It is a natural laxative as there are no problems with constipation or diarrhea. Because the baby's mouth goes perfectly to the breast of the mother, have fewer dental problems than children that do not drink maternal milk.
The affective bond that breastfeeding creates between mother and baby allows a closer relationship to emotional development. The milk production help moms to loss weight gained during pregnancy. Prevent bleeding, since suckling stimulates the release of some substances that allows the uterus to go back to its original state. Prevents breast and ovarian cancer.
Advises
Do not use creams or ointments unless your doctor tells you to. If you run into cracks in your nipples, it is because your baby is getting bad chest, all or most of the areola should be in the baby's mouth, a good position prevents cracks. To facilitate the extraction of milk, you can use hot compresses on your breasts to warm for 2 minutes in a circular massaging. Practice on demand, as your baby needs the nutrients and defenses to provide your milk, eventually they will adapt and you will feed him every 3 or 4 hours.
Positions for breastfeeding.
1. Classic sitting position. Place the baby in front of you, with his head resting on the angle of the elbow to rest on maternal forearm. Support your back in a good seat so you're more comfortable and closer to your baby to have in his mouth your nipple and part of a halo.
2.-Watermelon - Sitting position. If you had C-section, this position is idea for you. Sitting the baby's body goes under your armpit, hold the head on your chest toward supporting her body on your ribs
3.-Horse - Sitting position. Sit the baby on your thigh and front of your chest, hold the head from the base of the skull. This position is recommended for children with reflux.
4.-Lying position. Lying down, place the baby in front of you so you both have eye contact, preferably do not wrap the baby so that he can still move his hands and be in contact with you, tightening the bond.
After feeding, hold the child upright and give him a gentle pat on his back until air is expelled.
Breast milk removal.
The extraction of milk is needed to relieve breasts congestion, and if for any reason you could not breastfeed the baby directly, you can store breast milk in a plastic or glass bottle and so to provide this valuable food to your baby. It may help if you think about, or look at a picture of your baby to extract milk from breast.
Can be done by hand or by using a breast pump. Breast milk can be stored for up to 12 hours at room temperature or up to 3 days in refrigerator. Take care, Drink plenty of water and eat well, It’s not recommend to be on a diet and take a nap during the day, your baby will thank you. Protect your breasts with nursing pads (LACTANCE) so they are always dry and prevent irritation.
