![]() ![]() Caffeine should be avoided however, studies show that 2 to 3 cups a day may be ok, but it could cause agitation in the baby or interfere with baby’s sleep. I know that some physician’s will say that a glass of wine here and there are ok to drink during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, however, there is no level of alcohol in breast milk that is safe for babies. Foods that should be avoided according to Mayo Clinic are alcohol. Taking a vitamin B-12 supplement is also recommended for the baby’s brain development. According to Mayo Clinic (2017), breastfeeding mothers should eat foods rich in protein and calcium, such as lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain foods, peas, dark leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit. Also that you are what you eat and what you eat, your breastfeeding baby can taste in your milk. Posted on Jby Patti Carroll, RN, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Lactation ConsultantĪs a nurse I have to agree with this post that breastfeeding is great for mom and baby. This year the campaign is focused on “sustaining breastfeeding – together” and the important role of support at all levels for successful breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics: Breastfeeding Frequently Asked QuestionsĪugust 1 – 7 is the 25 th anniversary of World Breastfeeding Week.Office on Women’s Health: Breastfeeding.CDC: Breastfeeding Promotion and Support.Milk is a renewable resource that does not create trash and plastic waste from things like formula cans and bottle supplies.Mothers who breastfeed miss less work to take care of their sick babies, compared to moms who feed their baby formula.Babies who are breastfed usually go to the doctor for sick visits less often, need to take fewer prescription medications, and are less likely to go to the hospital.Breastmilk is always at the right temperature and can help keep your baby’s body temperature from dropping too low.When you breastfeed your baby will always have milk available without have access to additional supplies.It can also help prevent respiratory illnesses. Breastfeeding can protect your baby from illnesses caused by dirty water, including diarrhea.Mature breastmilk has the right combination of fat, sugar, water, and protein so your baby continues to grow.īreastfeeding can save your baby’s life during a natural disaster.It is a deep yellow color and is very rich in nutrients that helps your newborn baby’s digestive system grow and function. The first milk that a mother’s body makes during pregnancy and just after birth is called colostrum.Your baby’s saliva transfers chemicals to a mother’s body that causes breastmilk to adjust to meet the changing needs of your baby as they grow.It also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, certain types of breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding helps a mother heal after childbirth.Physical contact also increases a mother’s oxytocin levels, which can help breastmilk flow. Breastfeeding can help your baby feel more secure, warm, and comforted.Babies who are breastfed are less likely to have asthma, ear infections, diarrhea and vomiting, and lower respiratory infections. Breastmilk has cells, hormones, and antibodies that help protect your baby from illnesses.Breastfeeding is good for your baby (and you!) Today, I want to share four things you might not know about breastfeeding. I realized this was my true passion, so I became a certified lactation consultant and have been helping mothers and babies ever since. During my time on the labor and delivery floor I dedicated all of my free time to helping new mothers initiate breastfeeding. During my interview I said, “I’m not interested in sick people, but I want to work with new moms and babies.” So, I worked in labor and delivery for 10 years. “As a mother of a baby born in 1973 when nobody was breastfeeding, I didn’t know why, but I instinctively knew breastfeeding was the best thing to do.” After my first son was born, I went back to school to become a nurse.
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