Breastfeeding

In fact, there are many advantages with breastfeeding, both for the baby and for the mother: in breast milk there are antibodies that can be passed to the child and that protect him from diseases and allergies; breast milk is always ready when the baby is hungry, even when the mother is away from home; if you want to breastfeed the baby at night, you can do it while in bed; it burns a lot of calories by promoting the loss of excess pounds due to pregnancy; in addition, attachment breastfeeding helps the uterine contractions allowing the mother to heal faster Finally, breastfeeding creates a strong bond between mother and baby and this helps to create a symbiosis between the two.

Recent research has shown that women who are breastfed during early childhood have a lower incidence of breast cancer in the pre-menopausal period. Breastfeeding the child reduces the mother's risk of breast cancer by 20% in pre-menopause.

To breastfeed you need to find a position that is quiet and comfortable for both mother and baby. Breastfeeding usually lasts from 7 to 40 minutes and both need to be relaxed. The onset of lactation indicates that the mother is ready to feed her baby and this usually occurs within a few days of giving birth. of everything to make sure that the baby is latch on correctly to the breast; as soon as the baby starts sucking, it is likely that he will feel some pain, in that case, it is good to stop and put a finger between the mouth and the nipple and try again later a little, if the pain persists it is likely that there is the presence of fissures. It is also important that you empty your breasts well in order to have plenty of milk in the next feed, in this way you can avoid mastitis and breast engorgement. There is no precise rule on how to breastfeed your baby, it is however important that a solid bond is created and that the needs of both are respected.

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The causes that can lead to the interruption of breastfeeding are the lack of information on the consequences or the psychological fragility after childbirth. For breastfeeding to be possible, the mother must adopt a certain lifestyle: stop smoking or not keep the child in smoky environments, limit the consumption of simple sugars, sweets and sugary drinks, avoid stress, eat quick fruit or dairy-based snacks in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon and follow a diet rich in about 700 calories more than to that followed during pregnancy, favoring the right foods.

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