New Cognition Of Breastfeeding: Breaking Rumors And Embracing Health

Breastfeeding, as a natural and loving way of feeding, is respected by more and more families. It not only provides precious colostrum for the baby, enhances immunity, but also promotes the emotional connection between mother and baby, which is also of great benefit to the mother's physical recovery. However, all kinds of rumors about breastfeeding have made many novice mothers suspicious and even anxious. This issue will clarify the three "breastfeeding rumors", so that novice mothers can breastfeed with peace of mind.

Myth 1: Drinking more thick soup can promote milk secretion

Although adequate water intake during lactation is essential for milk secretion, it does not mean that thick soup is a must. Thick soup often contains high purine and fat. Excessive intake is not only bad for the quality of milk, but also may increase the burden on the mother's body. In fact, balanced diet, including proper amount of water, light soup, porridge and nutritious food, is the right way to promote milk secretion. In addition, frequent and effective lactation stimulation is also the key to promote milk secretion. Mothers can further improve the amount of milk secretion by increasing the number of sucking times in the daytime and combining scientific massage techniques.

Myth 2: Mom can't breastfeed when she has a cold

The cold virus is mainly transmitted through air droplets rather than through milk. Therefore, mothers can still insist on breastfeeding during a cold, so that they will not transmit the virus to the baby, but will continue to provide precious immune substances for the baby. However, in order to reduce the risk of cross infection, it is recommended that mothers wear masks when breastfeeding and maintain good personal hygiene habits. If you have a serious cold and need medication, you must consult your doctor to find out whether the medication will affect breastfeeding and ensure the safety of mother and baby.

Myth 3: Breastfeeding can lead to sagging breasts

Scientific analysis: Breast sagging is not the inevitable result of breast feeding. In fact, breast ptosis is more related to breast changes during pregnancy and lactation, weight fluctuations, lack of exercise and inappropriate underwear selection. During lactation, although the breast will experience certain physical changes, it will not directly lead to sagging. On the contrary, lactation can stimulate the secretion of oxytocin, which helps to enhance the elasticity of breast suspension ligament. Therefore, the key to prevent breast prolapse is to pay attention to the maintenance of the chest from the beginning of pregnancy, select appropriate underwear to provide sufficient support, and maintain a balanced diet and appropriate exercise to maintain the overall health of the body.

In general, breastfeeding is a child rearing method full of love and science, and its benefits are far more than any rumors can erase. I hope every novice mother can face breast-feeding with a scientific attitude, break the rumors, and enjoy this wonderful parent-child time.