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The arrival of a child, and the first moments of its existence is experienced as a moment of intense emotion. Emotion that accompanies a special time for mother and child, that of breastfeeding.
Breast milk is the first food tasted and digested by the child. It is sweet, flavor base from which other tastes will be able to develop and diversify the child, with the growth, nutrition. The
Breast milk is actually much more than a complete food for the child beyond the nutrients it contains (protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements ...), essential for the development of child, it contains everything it needs to develop its immunity present and future.
milk has this extraordinary ability to adapt to the nutrient requirements of the newborn. And quality, as the content of breast milk changes as and when the days to suit the needs of the child. Thus, from the tenth day, the milk, thick, becomes more fluid, with a lipid and a diversification of sugar it contains, promote the balanced development of the intestinal flora of babies.
There are a number of recommendations on breastfeeding, after adjusting his own feelings, which remains the most essential. Here are some tips ...
How to breastfeed?
During the first week, you can give head according to the requirements of the newborn. It is considered that they should not be too long (no more than 10 minutes). If it's a girl, we suggest starting with the left breast, and finish with the right breast. And vice versa for boys ... From the second week, it is important to establish a pattern. Until the first months, the frequency can be up to six per day, spaced three hours. Then, from the third month, five times a day (every four hours) in the fifth month, four, which will correspond roughly to the four daily meals for children during the years of growth.
A moment
This is a special moment in the relationship between mother and child, which will have a direct impact on the ratio of children to food, but also its relations with the world outside through the senses. It is important that the atmosphere is peaceful, and protects privacy.
Smart Food
For the mother as the child, the mother's diet should be both regular in its decision, as appropriate in quantity, quality and flavor, so it can sustain lactation.
In the hours after delivery, and mounted with the first milk, women experience a huge upset, it strongly modifies the ability of the digestive system: it needs to regain strength while promoting food extremely digestible form semi-solid, preferably, which does not disturb too much the intestinal flora. A semi-solid diet, based soups with vegetables, sweet cereals is recommended.
Once these first days, we recommend a gradual return to a normal diet, avoiding what is heavy, fatty, sugary, and focusing on healthy food and digestible, particularly cereals: rice, wheat ( or spelled, easily digestible, high protein), oats, amaranth, barley, quinoa. And dairy products, which will promote lactation.
foods are promoting lactation also those that increase the nutritive tissue. These foods taste sweet. Here are a few:
- milk, butter, ghee (clarified butter)
- the porridge oats, wheat, rice, millet
- spices such as fenugreek seeds or leaves , coriander, cardamom, fennel
- almonds, sesame seeds
- dried fruits like figs and dates
Foods high in animal protein, as has meat or eggs (that we choose good source!) are also essential.
Given that breastfeeding tends to produce a slightly feverish condition, and decreases the rate of fluid in the body, hydration is very important. For this same reason, diuretic drinks (and exciting), such as coffee or tea, are avoided.
Similarly, avoid other flavors, including spicy flavor, and astringent flavor present in some vegetables or legumes, which tends to cause flatulence detrimental to the fragile digestive system of the mother. The acid taste is also moderate. These flavors consumed in excess, will tend to modify the properties of milk.
There are two plants Ayurveda useful to support the mother during breastfeeding:
- the Shatavari or Asparagus Racesmonus plant sweet restorative and anti anemic
- the Amalaki is very rich in nutrients including iron and vitamin C
If it happens that the child develops allergic reactions identified, these can be related to the quality of milk the mother must be sure to remove any food that may be related with their development. In general, just trust his instincts: the same way we know how food can affect our digestion. If doubt, reduce the food tends to favor allergies such as eggs or milk.
Finally, last tip for those who suffer from dry skin. Dairy products including butter, or ghee, are excellent to prevent cracks, and would not alter the pH of the skin. There is also a very effective cream, among Himalayan Care: Antiseptic cream.
With best wishes for happiness!
The arrival of a child, and the first moments of its existence is experienced as a moment of intense emotion. Emotion that accompanies a special time for mother and child, that of breastfeeding.
Breast milk is the first food tasted and digested by the child. It is sweet, flavor base from which other tastes will be able to develop and diversify the child, with the growth, nutrition. The
Breast milk is actually much more than a complete food for the child beyond the nutrients it contains (protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements ...), essential for the development of child, it contains everything it needs to develop its immunity present and future.
milk has this extraordinary ability to adapt to the nutrient requirements of the newborn. And quality, as the content of breast milk changes as and when the days to suit the needs of the child. Thus, from the tenth day, the milk, thick, becomes more fluid, with a lipid and a diversification of sugar it contains, promote the balanced development of the intestinal flora of babies.
There are a number of recommendations on breastfeeding, after adjusting his own feelings, which remains the most essential. Here are some tips ...
How to breastfeed?
During the first week, you can give head according to the requirements of the newborn. It is considered that they should not be too long (no more than 10 minutes). If it's a girl, we suggest starting with the left breast, and finish with the right breast. And vice versa for boys ... From the second week, it is important to establish a pattern. Until the first months, the frequency can be up to six per day, spaced three hours. Then, from the third month, five times a day (every four hours) in the fifth month, four, which will correspond roughly to the four daily meals for children during the years of growth.
A moment
This is a special moment in the relationship between mother and child, which will have a direct impact on the ratio of children to food, but also its relations with the world outside through the senses. It is important that the atmosphere is peaceful, and protects privacy.
Smart Food
For the mother as the child, the mother's diet should be both regular in its decision, as appropriate in quantity, quality and flavor, so it can sustain lactation.
In the hours after delivery, and mounted with the first milk, women experience a huge upset, it strongly modifies the ability of the digestive system: it needs to regain strength while promoting food extremely digestible form semi-solid, preferably, which does not disturb too much the intestinal flora. A semi-solid diet, based soups with vegetables, sweet cereals is recommended.
Once these first days, we recommend a gradual return to a normal diet, avoiding what is heavy, fatty, sugary, and focusing on healthy food and digestible, particularly cereals: rice, wheat ( or spelled, easily digestible, high protein), oats, amaranth, barley, quinoa. And dairy products, which will promote lactation.
foods are promoting lactation also those that increase the nutritive tissue. These foods taste sweet. Here are a few:
- milk, butter, ghee (clarified butter)
- the porridge oats, wheat, rice, millet
- spices such as fenugreek seeds or leaves , coriander, cardamom, fennel
- almonds, sesame seeds
- dried fruits like figs and dates
Foods high in animal protein, as has meat or eggs (that we choose good source!) are also essential.
Given that breastfeeding tends to produce a slightly feverish condition, and decreases the rate of fluid in the body, hydration is very important. For this same reason, diuretic drinks (and exciting), such as coffee or tea, are avoided.
Similarly, avoid other flavors, including spicy flavor, and astringent flavor present in some vegetables or legumes, which tends to cause flatulence detrimental to the fragile digestive system of the mother. The acid taste is also moderate. These flavors consumed in excess, will tend to modify the properties of milk.
There are two plants Ayurveda useful to support the mother during breastfeeding:
- the Shatavari or Asparagus Racesmonus plant sweet restorative and anti anemic
- the Amalaki is very rich in nutrients including iron and vitamin C
If it happens that the child develops allergic reactions identified, these can be related to the quality of milk the mother must be sure to remove any food that may be related with their development. In general, just trust his instincts: the same way we know how food can affect our digestion. If doubt, reduce the food tends to favor allergies such as eggs or milk.
Finally, last tip for those who suffer from dry skin. Dairy products including butter, or ghee, are excellent to prevent cracks, and would not alter the pH of the skin. There is also a very effective cream, among Himalayan Care: Antiseptic cream.
With best wishes for happiness!
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