Breastfeeding time
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
Research indicates that the duration of breastfeeding may be related to a baby's IQ.
The experts at the University of Norway tested the IQ and motor skills of 345 infants aged 13 months and retested them at age 5.
Among these study subjects, nearly two-thirds had been breast-fed for at least 6 months, but 17% of them switched to bottle feeding when they were less than 3 months old.
At the interval between breastfeeding times, after the baby is born, the mother's milk will be the baby's first meal. We should breastfeed as soon as possible so that we can promote mother's milk secretion.
Moreover, colostrum is rich in antibodies, so the baby should be given to eat the mother's colostrum in time.
Under normal circumstances, if the mother and baby are in normal condition, the milk can be opened in 0.5 to 2 hours.
Number, time and amount of breastfeeding: For babies aged 1 to 3 days, breastfeed on demand for 10 to 15 minutes each time (the principle of on-demand breastfeeding must be followed and determined according to individual differences).
For babies aged 4 to 14 days, feed every 4 hours, each time with a duration of 15 to 20 minutes and a volume of 30 to 90 milliliters (adhering to the principle of breastfeeding as needed, depending on individual differences).
For infants aged 15 to 30 days, breastfeeding should occur every 3 hours, with each feeding lasting between 15 to 20 minutes.
The breastfeeding time can be arranged in the morning at 6, 9 and 12 o'clock.
At 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and at night from 12:00 to 3:00 a. m., the baby should be fed 70-100 ml (the amount should be determined according to individual differences).
Breastfeeding really just requires that mothers follow the principles of breastfeeding. Because each baby is unique and requires different things, it's important to analyze specific issues for each individual.
How long should breastfeeding be? UNICEF suggests that the best way to feed babies is exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months.
It is recommended that infants who are prone to allergies should exclusively breastfeed for at least six months. This recommendation is based on the fact that children who are exclusively breastfed for this period have a lower risk of developing allergies than those who start drinking cow's milk early.
Although this conclusion has not yet been tested, cases of eczema and allergic reactions caused by the ingestion of milk shortly after birth are common at Director Wang's clinic. The reason is that children are allergic to certain large molecules of proteins from foods such as milk.
6 month old babies are a high risk group for food allergies and milk and eggs are the most common foods to cause allergies.
If babies begin to drink milk and add complementary foods before they are six months old, it may increase their risk of developing allergies.
In order to prevent food allergy in infants, a new food should be introduced into the diet one at a time and gradually increased. If there is no allergic reaction, it may be continued for another 7-10 days before introducing another new food.
If the baby has an allergy to milk, protein hydrolysate milk can be used instead.
If your baby is allergic to protein, you can only give the egg yolk, and the outer layer of the egg yolk must be peeled off to ensure safety.
It should be noted that in order to prevent malnutrition in the baby, exclusive breastfeeding should not exceed 7 to 8 months.
The benefits of long breast-feeding periods, according to research, the duration of breast-feeding may be related to the baby's IQ.
Medical experts at the University of Technology in Norway tested the IQ and motor skills of 345 13-month-old babies and retested them when they were five years old.
Nearly two-thirds of these study subjects had been breast-fed for at least six months, but 17% of them switched to bottle feeding before they were less than three months old.
The team, led by Dr. Torstein Vik, found that breastfeeding and exercise skills were not correlated at any age group.
However, those infants who stopped breastfeeding three months later may have a lower average level of intellectual function and overall intelligence at 13 months and before age five.
The discovery supports the advice of most physicians that breastfeeding is best.
The study concluded, "we found that the length of breastfeeding was positively related to cognitive development, even after adjusting for factors such as mother's age, education, intelligence and smoking during pregnancy."
Our data supports the hypothesis that breastfeeding for longer periods of time is beneficial for cognitive development.
Encouraging Baby Smarts: Many new mothers complain that, despite their belief in the importance of breast-feeding, they are under pressure from health experts and society to do so.
Lactation is a rich source of special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that can be transferred to the baby by the mother. This helps the baby resist diseases, respiratory problems and diarrhea.
Experts particularly recommend that mothers in developing countries breastfeed because babies in those countries are at higher risk of death if they do not drink breast milk before three or four months of life.
Disadvantages of long breastfeeding time: Harm of too long breastfeeding time on the baby In fact, too long breastfeeding time can have many harm. Since the protein content in the milk gradually decreases after 10 months of breast milk, the milk becomes dull and the nutrient value declines, which cannot meet the child's growth and development needs.
On the other hand, if children take too long to breastfeed, they will develop the habit of not liking other foods, resulting in insufficient nutrients.
At this moment, the children grow very fast, and need various nutrients. In the long run, it will cause malnutrition of the children's body, make them thin and weak, and make them easily ill.
Moreover, prolonged dependency on breastfeeding leads to a child's strong attachment to their mother and a lack of independence. This can affect the child's psychological development by hindering their growth in maturity and self-reliance.
Breastfeeding infants is beneficial to their growth and development, but this requires a certain timeframe. Excessive breastfeeding can hinder the child's growth and development.
Human milk can only meet the nutritional needs of infants for up to 6 months, and after that, the secretion of breast milk decreases. Moreover, it is no longer considered "golden water" or "silver water", as its nutritional value has significantly reduced.
At the same time, infants grow and develop rapidly. By the age of nine or ten months, their weight has increased by about 5 kilograms compared to birth. As they grow, their nutritional needs increase significantly. However, if breastfeeding is still being provided at this stage, it becomes difficult to meet these demands.
Therefore, it is advisable to start weaning from September or October. As the introduction of complementary foods increases, gradually reduce the frequency of breastfeeding. It is generally recommended that weaning should be completed by the age of one year.
Long-term breastfeeding, which is too long, can harm the mother. It may cause sleep disturbances, lack of energy, poor appetite, and excessive physical fatigue.
Extending lactation period has many harmful effects for both the mother and the baby.
First of all, breastfeeding for too long can cause atrophy of the mother's reproductive organs, manifested by shrinking the uterus, weak vaginal mucosa and lack of elasticity, and even cause permanent amenorrhea, which has adverse effects on the body.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
In the event of discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, consult with a licensed physician in person.