Breast milk is very important for babies, especially in the first six months. Our mothers often worry that they cannot provide adequate breastfeeding for their babies, and they consume many foods thinking that they increase the amount of milk. In fact, many scientific studies have not shown that any food increases the amount of milk. The main factor that determines the amount of milk is the frequency of mothers breastfeeding their babies. As breastfeeding increases, the amount of milk produced in the body will also increase depending on nipple stimulation. The hormone called prolactin, secreted from the pituitary gland, stimulates milk secretion, and stress negatively affects the secretion of this hormone. Therefore, if the mother's concerns about breastfeeding increase, this will negatively affect milk secretion. Our mothers can be very sensitive after birth, depending on hormones. During these periods when emotionality is at its highest, our fathers also have important duties to ensure that our mothers do not get stressed and the amount of milk is not affected. Especially in the first three months, our mothers are like the big babies of the house. Consuming plenty of fluids during breastfeeding increases the amount of milk. Nature actually works in favor of the baby, that is, even if the mother does not feed regularly, the baby still gets what it needs from the mother during breastfeeding. A balanced diet is important here because the mother must be fed regularly in order to avoid bone pain and tooth decay due to breastfeeding and to prevent the mother's health from deteriorating. Nutrition rich in Omega 3 will contribute to the mental development of the baby. Since Omega 3 is found in high amounts in fish, it is necessary to consume fish twice a week.
When consuming fish, you should be careful and avoid deep-water fish with high mercury content. Seafood such as salmon, sea bass, anchovies and shrimp can be consumed safely because their mercury levels are low. Omega 3 is also found in some herbal products. Walnuts and purslane are herbal products rich in omega3 content. It has not been scientifically proven that foods such as puerperal sherbet and some herbal teas increase breast milk. During breastfeeding, up to 3 cups of coffee can be consumed per day. Caffeine passes through breast milk to the baby, but it is not harmful to the baby. However, it should not be forgotten that some babies may be more sensitive to caffeine and the mother should not consume coffee. If your baby experiences insomnia after bedtime, it would be appropriate to limit coffee consumption. After birth, the mother should not wait to breastfeed her baby. After birth, skin-to-skin contact should be established as soon as possible and breastfeeding should begin. Procedures such as measuring the baby's weight and head circumference should be postponed until after the first breastfeeding.
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