Breastfeeding knowledge

Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27

From the moment a baby is conceived in a mother's womb, knowledge of breastfeeding becomes a crucial course for new mothers. This includes a vast array of information that mothers must carefully understand. For instance, there are various positions for breastfeeding, methods of breastfeeding, when breastfeeding is best, and the benefits of breastfeeding.

To ensure that babies eat healthily, mothers must diligently understand the knowledge of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding knowledge refers to the essential course that mothers must undertake from the moment they know they're pregnant.

Lactation knowledge is a vast library of information that requires mothers to learn it one by one.

Such as breastfeeding position, time of breastfeeding, benefits of breastfeeding, amount of breastfeeding per day, precautions for breastfeeding, etc. These are all parts of knowledge of breastfeeding.

Next, we will introduce the knowledge of breastfeeding to you. Here are two important points that all mothers need to understand.

1. Breastfeeding Knowledge: Why is breastfeeding important? Breast milk is the best gift bestowed upon a child by nature and the optimal food for them.

The nutritional value of breast milk is extremely high and cannot be compared with milk powder.

The World Health Organization (WHO)'s latest view on breastfeeding: "Breast milk should be the only food for a baby for the first 6 months of life, and no other foods, liquids, or even water are needed."

This means that after birth, babies can be deprived of water but must still feed on milk.

Research has shown that if all children worldwide were to be breastfed for the first six months of their life, approximately 1.5 million lives could be saved each year, and millions more would experience improved health and developmental outcomes.

II. Breastfeeding Knowledge: What should I do if my breast milk is insufficient? In folk medicine, there are many dietary methods to alleviate a lack of breast milk, which have been passed down through thousands of years.

Many are very effective.

What are some folk remedies for promoting breast milk production? 1. Breast milk-promoting diet: Fish soup with fresh crucian carp (500g), deboned and cleaned, combined with 60g of yellow bean sprouts (or use 6g of alisma rhizome, which can be purchased in Chinese pharmaceutical stores).

Take 2 times daily, drink fish soup, and continue for 3 to 5 days.

Carp can benefit the middle, tonify deficiency, promote diuresis and water elimination, and facilitate lactation.

Tong ca is used for promoting lactation, and it is especially effective with the fish.

Fish soup should be consumed lightly.

2. Milk promotion recipe: loofah kernel silver carp soup. 50 grams of loofah kernels and 500 grams of fresh silver carp are prepared together to make soup.

Eat fish and drink soup after cooking.

Add some soy sauce instead of salt when eating, and eat it all in one go.

Oral, 1 time.

Serve for 3 consecutive days.

Silk claw kernel has the effects of promoting blood circulation and promoting lactation, while silver carp has the effects of stabilizing the middle and replenishing the deficiency, warming the middle and regulating qi.

Drinking soup can still have a certain therapeutic effect on postpartum blood stasis.

Breastfeeding position is very important. Correct feeding position can help your baby to absorb more nutrients.

1. Side-lying (Football) Holding Method: Have the baby on your side, support his back with your forearm, and let his neck and head rest on your hand.

If you are just recovering from a cesarean section, this is an appropriate position because there is very little pressure on the incision.

2. Side hugging: You can lie on your side on the bed, with your baby's face facing you, and rest your baby's head on the bend of your arms to keep his mouth and your nipples level.

Support your back with a pillow.

3. Cradle Hold: Use your elbows to support the baby's head, keeping his abdomen close to your body. Rest your other hand on your breast.

Because the breasts are exposed, it may be more effective to lift them out for breastfeeding.

4. Rugby Bearing: This posture is suitable for babies with difficulty feeding, as it allows mothers to observe their baby's position during feeding and can be adjusted accordingly.

Steps: Have the baby lie on a wider chair or sofa, put him in your arms, head close to your chest, and support his head and shoulders with your fingers.

Then place a pillow under your child's head so his mouth can touch your nipples.

I believe every mother knows that breastfeeding is good. But when you make up your mind to feed your baby with your own milk, do you know the right way to breastfeed? Don't think that simply stuffing the nipple into your baby is a feeding method. When to breastfeed and what posture you will have when to breastfeed are all very particular.

Breastfeeding Method One: It is essential to maintain hygiene. Before breastfeeding, mothers must wash their hands and the nipple thoroughly with warm water. Then dry it with a warm towel to avoid bacteria from sweat or dirt on the nipple entering the baby's mouth during feeding.

Additionally, before feeding, gently press on the breasts to express any milk that may be present and then begin the breastfeeding process.

Breastfeeding Method Two: The Position Matters. In the early days after giving birth, due to fatigue and weakness, lying down in bed can be an appropriate feeding position.

In the future, it is generally recommended to sit upright, with your back supported by one or two soft cushions against a bed or chair. Ensure you relax fully and enjoy the process of feeding comfortably.

With one arm around the child and the other index finger and middle finger holding the top of the nipple, slightly press down with the index finger to let the nipple slightly away from the baby's nose to avoid blocking the baby's nostrils. This prevents from sucking too fast and causing choking or regurgitation.

Breastfeeding Method Three: There is a specific timing to breastfeeding. Many lactation experts state that from the first 3-4 days of the baby's birth, it should be fed every 2-3 hours, with around 8 feedings during the day and possibly 2-3 feedings at night.

And babies at 3 months are usually fed about four times a day, five times during the day and once or twice at night.

It is recommended that moms adhere to a fixed breastfeeding schedule to prevent missed or excessive feedings.

Additionally, it is important to note that mothers should not immediately feed their baby when they cry. It is necessary to determine whether the baby's crying is due to hunger, urination, or discomfort before taking appropriate action.

Breastfeeding Method Four: Adding Food. Generally speaking, even if breastfeeding is being done at the time of 6 months old, it is possible to start adding food for feeding at that time.

Feeds can provide more complete and varied nutritional sources, including calories, iron and vitamins, as well as trace elements such as zinc and copper.

Feeding the baby with different types of food according to different age can help the baby get used to a variety of tastes so that it won't have any problem in eating later.

The duration of breastfeeding is best, as more and more people advocate for it. The reason is that the composition of human milk is very valuable, and its benefits to babies and mothers are unmatched.

So, how long should breastfeeding last? Some mothers complain that breastfeeding is too prolonged, making it difficult for their baby to wean and also affecting their own body shape recovery.

So, how long should you breastfeed? Let's take a look together.

Both the World Health Organization and the Chinese Ministry of Health recommend that breastfeeding should continue until the age of two years. Of course, while breastfeeding, babies can start adding solid foods at the age of six months. Children fed mixed or exclusively formula milk from birth can start adding solid foods at 4-6 months old.

However, considering that the legal maternity leave for mothers is only about 3 months, many working women are very difficult to persist in breastfeeding for a long time. Therefore, experts have expressed that breastfeeding should be continued until the baby is between 8 and 12 months old.

If you plan to wean your baby at 8 months, it is best for moms to start gradually reducing the number of breastfeeding sessions and substitute them with baby food.

Additionally, it is important to consider the season for weaning. The best time to do so is during the spring and autumn seasons when the temperature is neither too high nor too low, which makes it more suitable for infant weaning and facilitates easier adaptation in the baby.

However, if the baby's physical condition is poor or prone to illnesses, especially those with allergies or intestinal issues, it is recommended that breastfeeding be postponed until age one, and up to two years at the longest, as this facilitates the recovery of the baby's health.

The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous, and many mothers can list at least one or two points. One of the most important is to strengthen the emotional bond between mother and child.

In fact, with the increasing number of negative news about formula milk today, breast milk is the guarantee for baby's healthy growth.

So, what are the benefits of breastfeeding? 1. Breastfeeding can enhance a baby's immune system. Breast milk helps support the infant's immune system, as living cells from the mother directly enter the child's body and into his bloodstream, helping to fight off various illnesses.

2. Breastfeeding meets a child's psychological needs, as the baby has a strong need for sucking from birth and this need gradually decreases over time.

If we forcefully wean him, he might feel some psychological harm if his needs are not met.

3. Breastfeeding children are healthier. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing cancer, especially in children, diabetes, heart disease, and various pulmonary diseases.

Children receive much assistance in their physical, psychological, and cognitive development.

4. Breastfeeding children have higher IQs. Scientific research has shown that breastfed children have higher IQs.

Precautions for Breastfeeding I originally thought that after going through the hard work of pregnancy in October, I would be able to breathe a sigh of relief and have a good rest after "unloading".

After the baby was born, I realized that giving birth to a baby was a pit. The baby was hungry, urinated, pooped, and needed to be hugged. Everything must be taken care of by the mother, especially for the sake of the baby's development and health. Mothers also have to breastfeed at the risk of easily affecting the recovery of their body.

Since even a charming figure can be "sacrificed", of course, the effect of breast-feeding must be perfect to be worthy of ourselves, right? Therefore, in order to maximize the benefits of breastfeeding, mothers must clearly understand the precautions for breastfeeding.

1. It is essential to start breast care before pregnancy, and if a mother decides to breastfeed, it is crucial to begin caring for the breasts from before pregnancy, including taking time to massage during baths, wearing loose bras to avoid compression that could lead to blockages, and consulting a doctor if there are issues with nipple retraction, aiming to correct them as early as possible.

2. It is advisable to start breastfeeding as soon as possible after childbirth. Although the mother may not have enough milk at this time, even 30 minutes postpartum, it is important to try to stimulate the baby's mouth on the breast to help establish a habit of sucking.

Otherwise, the baby might reject the breasts of the mother in the future.

3. Don't let your baby sleep with their breasts in their mouth. Breastfeeding while sleeping not only isn't hygienic but can also cause choking, vomiting and affect the development of the baby's teeth.

4. Pay attention to diet during breastfeeding periods, mothers' diet should be nutritionally light and avoid overly flavored foods such as those high in salt, oil, or spicy flavors. Fried foods that can easily cause irritability should also be consumed in moderation. Otherwise, if the baby absorbs the breast milk, it may also become prone to irritability and develop issues like constipation due to these reasons.

Additionally, to ensure sufficient breast milk supply, expectant mothers can consume an adequate amount of foods that promote lactation, such as papaya soup with fish.

5. Maintain a happy and optimistic mood, and the mother should feed with a relaxed demeanor.

If your mother is mentally burdened or is very nervous, it will affect the secretion of milk.

The medical part covered in this article is for reading and reference only.

If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.