You will understand why breastfeeding is advocated after reading this

There is a scientific basis for promoting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not only good for babies, but also very good for mothers, and these benefits are reflected in many aspects.

From the baby's perspective

1. Provide nutrition and promote development. The nutrients contained in breast milk are most suitable for infants' digestion and absorption. The bioavailability is very high, and its quality and quantity change accordingly with the growth and development of the infant.

2. Improve immune function and better resist diseases because breastfeeding can significantly reduce the incidence of diarrhea, respiratory diseases and skin infections in infants. Breast milk is rich in immune proteins and immune cells, such as secretory immunoglobulin, lactoferrin, lysozyme, fibronectin, bifidobacterial factor, etc., and the latter such as macrophages, lymphocytes, etc.

3. It is beneficial to the development and protection of teeth. The muscle movement during sucking helps the normal development of the face and can prevent tooth decay caused by bottle feeding.

From the mother's perspective

1 It helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Sucking stimulates the production of prolactin and oxytocin, which contracts the uterus and reduces postpartum hemorrhage. 2 Compared with non-breastfeeding women, breastfeeding women have a relatively late menstrual period and ovulation. The protein, iron and nutrients in the mother's body are stored through postpartum amenorrhea, which is beneficial for postpartum recovery and birth interval. 3 It can reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mothers. Of course, the mother's temperature is very suitable, and it is also extremely convenient to feed the baby.

The World Health Organization has been advocating breastfeeding, which is very beneficial to both mother and baby. In addition, during breastfeeding, due to frequent skin contact between mother and baby, the emotional connection between mother and baby plays an important role in establishing a harmonious and healthy psychology for the baby.

1. Fiber Foods

Green vegetables, and even some red vegetables, are rich in fiber. Vegetables like spinach, beans, sweet potatoes, etc., help produce more breast milk. So eat more vegetables every day.

2. Nuts

Foods like almonds and cashews are ideal for increasing breast milk. They are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and are also a great snack.

3. Garlic

Garlic is a traditional way to increase breast milk. You can add it as a seasoning to your meat, vegetables and pickles. If you eat garlic regularly, you will definitely start to produce more breast milk gradually.

4. Fatty foods

Fats from ghee and butter are great for boosting breast milk. They provide you with a lot of energy.

5. Cucurbitaceae vegetables

Vegetables like bitter melon or bottle gourd are some of the most popular foods used to increase breast milk. They are the best source of vitamins and minerals.

As we all know, breast milk is the best natural food for babies, and no food can replace the nutritional effects of breastfeeding on babies. During the breastfeeding process, babies not only get "rations" from their mothers, but it is also an important stage for strengthening their immune system. However, in modern society, many mothers have multiple jobs. What should they do if they cannot breastfeed during working hours? This requires squeezing out breast milk in advance and storing it for later use, so the storage time of breast milk has become a topic of concern for babies.

Generally speaking, there are two ways to store breast milk: one is to store it at room temperature, and the other is to store it in a refrigerator:

Room temperature storage is mainly carried out without refrigeration equipment. The storage time is relatively short. The specific storage time depends on the room temperature at that time. If the indoor temperature is low, it can generally be stored for 24 hours, but if the indoor temperature is relatively high, the storage time ranges from 6 hours to 12 hours. Therefore, in order to prevent the baby from eating stale and spoiled breast milk, it is recommended that pregnant mothers do not store breast milk at room temperature in summer.

Refrigerated storage is a practice where mothers squeeze out breast milk in advance and store it in a refrigerator or other refrigeration equipment to keep it fresh. Refrigerated storage can keep breast milk longer, generally for at least several days, and up to several months. However, unless there are special circumstances, it is recommended that mothers do not store breast milk for that long. After all, if it is stored for too long, the active ingredients in the breast milk may be lost or deteriorate.

Both foremilk and hindmilk are important: According to the above, the baby can only eat hindmilk, and foremilk has no nutrition at all? This is wrong. Foremilk can meet the baby's needs for water and protein, and hindmilk can provide energy for the baby. Make sure that the baby eats both "high lactose" foremilk and "high fat" hindmilk to get comprehensive nutrition. This is the perfect embodiment of breastfeeding!