Breast milk is the first food a baby eats after birth, and it is also the food that provides energy and nutrients during the birth stage. Breastfeeding will not be weaned until the baby is at least one year old, during which time breast milk will meet the baby's growing needs and provide rich nutrition. Breastfeeding has a lot of benefits for babies, such as the development of sensation and cognition, the improvement of the baby's immunity, and the reduction of the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer in mothers. So what should I know about breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding in advance
If you decide to breastfeed, you can take care of your breasts before you give birth by massaging your breasts, wearing loose fitting underwear, and not putting pressure on your mammary glands to avoid blockages. The colostrum secreted five days after the birth should not be thrown away and can be given directly to the baby, which can also provide more supplements for the baby and strengthen the immunity.
Breastfeeding in the correct position
Breastfeeding in the correct position is important to ensure that the baby gets breast milk smoothly. There are more positions for the mother when breastfeeding, so you can choose the position that is comfortable for you and comfortable for the baby, such as having the baby's abdomen facing your own abdomen to facilitate proper sucking. If you hold your baby in a cuddle, cross cuddle, or switch positions, your baby will be able to eat easily and your back will not be sore. The correct breastfeeding position is more comfortable for both the baby and the adult.
Pay attention to the volume of milk for breastfeeding
Some mothers may not have enough milk due to their personal constitution. Insufficient breast milk will make the baby's breasts feel less swollen, and the baby will have less swallowing sounds and cry a lot.
Breastfeeding will not harm the mother, but will reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, and will be beneficial to the baby's growth and development, reducing illness or not getting sick. In addition, breastfeeding mothers should also pay attention to relaxation and not to have too much mental burden, psychological burden, otherwise it will affect the secretion of milk and have a good mood to nurse their babies.
