The baby's showing signs of hunger is the starting point for breastfeeding, and the baby who is full will let go of the breast.
Applying some breast milk to the breast after breastfeeding will keep the breast tissue soft, improve the baby's sense of smell and increase the bond with the mother.
The milk known as foremilk and secreted in the first 10 minutes is rich in protein and lactose content, while the hindmilk is the milk secreted after the 10th minute and rich in fat content.
The breast is brown with the scissoring movement. The areola section becomes compressed and milk flow stops.
There are some indicators of whether breast milk is sufficient.
1-For the first 3-5 days, urinate 3-5 times a day, urinate 3-4 times a day. There may be poop.
After the 2-5th day, you may urinate 6 times a day and you may poop 3-6 times a day.
After the 3-3rd day, there should be no brick dust red urine called urate crystals.
4-3-5. There may be transitional poop days.
5-When monitoring the weight gain, babies reach their birth weight approximately on the 10th day.
6-It is normal for them to weigh 20-30 grams a day for the first 6 months.
>Prolactin is secreted at night and is the hormone that prepares milk for breastfeeding for the next day.
Oxytocin is the hormone that helps the ejaculation of milk by contracting the milk ducts in the breast and contracts the uterus.
The structure of the breast, It is known that it does not affect breastfeeding. The absence or large size of the nipple does not affect the quality of breastfeeding.
In swollen breasts, the milk in the milk ducts may not be drained sufficiently.
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue. It is an infection caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus microorganisms, especially after the formation of nipple cracks. Medication should definitely be used under the supervision of a doctor.
A few suggestions for working mothers:
1- After milk is expressed, it can be kept in sterile containers.
2- At room temperature for 4-6 hours, It can be kept on the refrigerator shelf for 24 hours or in the freezer for 6 months.
3- The date must be written.
4- It should be thawed in a container filled with hot water.
5- After thawing. It should be used in nutrition and should not be reheated.
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