It would seem that everyone knows that the natural or, as it is more commonly called, breastfeeding - the best and most physiologic way of feeding a baby. However, breast-feeding raises many questions from expectant mothers and not only them, with the way breastfeeding is associated many myths and misconceptions, and attitude in society is quite ambiguous.

The benefits of breast milk

Mother's milk - the best food for the baby, because it contains all the nutrients the child. In the past, children whose mothers had no milk, in most cases, were doomed attempts to bring up the milk of their pets were not always effective. Later, there were a variety of breast-milk substitutes - artificial mixture. Many women sighed quietly and gave up breastfeeding. But the popularity of artificial mixtures led to unexpected results: children's health began to deteriorate, increase in the number of allergic reactions and digestive disorders.

Modern artificial mixture manufacturers try their best to adapt to the needs of infants, but even the most perfect blend of inferior in quality to natural human milk. The fact that the composition of breast milk is always unique and suited to the needs of the individual child. For example, the milk of mothers of premature infants differs a high content of protein and fat, in which kids need so much weakened.

Breast milk is always better absorbed than synthetic mixture, it has a very rich mineral composition, and contains all the substances necessary for the development of the baby. It is proved that breast feeding improves immunity baby: children get sick less often and are easier to carry the disease. In addition, breast milk is always sterile, available and ready to use: no need to wash and sterilize bottles and warm them enough to give your child the breast.

Breastfeeding and figure

If breastfeeding is so useful, why many mothers abandon breastfeeding, preferring artificial mixture? There are many reasons, among them one of the main - the fear to spoil the shape. First of all young mothers worry about the shape of the breast.

Indeed, only a few parous women can not save a girl's shape. In most cases, the chest swells significantly more on pregnancy and, of course, slightly droops under its own weight. After the end of lactation, the breast remains slack and soft, elastic enough. But it is important to bear in mind that breast sagging and loss of elasticity it happen regardless of whether the woman breast-fed or not. Some refrain from feeding, the breast but they are still changes shape. Many say that the loss of elasticity of the breast - a consequence of pregnancy and lactation is not.

Breastfeeding in the first days of life crumbs facilitates the rapid contraction of the uterus, and therefore the belly of a woman is removed quickly enough. And if lactation is not to follow the old (and, of course, bad) advice "eat for two", in this period will not be added kilos. Very often, women start to have a lot more than before, in the period of baby care for psychological reasons. For example, they thus try to brighten up the monotony of the endless life of a young mom. In addition, delicious food - one of the most affordable ways to please yourself. Unfortunately, the consequences of such pleasures are predictable: inevitably recruited extra kilos.

Is it possible to lose weight while breastfeeding

It is no secret that many women after pregnancy can not lose weight. Often the blame is breastfeeding - during lactation because women can not follow a diet. This is not quite true. Diet during lactation is possible and necessary, just that it should be a special diet, do not adversely affect the quality of milk. For example, if a young mother will remove from the diet pastry, fatty sauces and sausage, it will only benefit the child. But from extreme diets do better to abandon - and not only during lactation, but also at any other time, because such a diet, according to nutritionists, provide only short-term effect.

Young mothers should eat as often as possible, every three to four hours, but small portions - like diet improves metabolism. We should not limit the caloric intake - enough to limit simple sugars and fats. And, of course, do not neglect physical activity - will suit the usual walk with a stroller at a rapid pace.

Lactation and conception

It is believed that breast-feeding has contraceptive effect and does not allow a woman to conceive a child. Indeed, lactation affects the hormones and the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle - that occurs in different phases?   in lactating women recovering later than the non-breastfeeding.

However, to predict when ovulation occurs, it is impossible to advance, so you should not relax. Those who do not plan to have children, pogodok should use contraception.

The attitude of others

It would seem, can be more touching spectacle than a mother breast-feeding her baby? However, others are not always pleasant to look at this, in general, an intimate process. And the mothers to feed babies calm in a quiet environment, not under the indiscreet glances of passers-insensitive.

If possible, it is always better to retire for feeding where nobody will disturb mother and child. If this is for some reason impossible, just not to attract the attention of others: use a sling or baby hollow cover outerwear Outerwear: with special warmth . As a rule, even in the busiest spot, if necessary, can feed her baby quickly and quietly, and the happy feeling of unity with the baby to surrender only later, in the home environment.

Maria Bykov

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