Breastfeeding Period

FIRST BREASTFEEDING IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Because,

• Babies are extremely alert for the first 1-2 hours after birth
• They respond well to stimulation
• 1⁄2 after birth They want to breastfeed between 1 and 1 hour may have difficulties
• Breastfeeding ends early in babies given pacifiers
• Breastfeeding is stopped after a short time by giving foods other than breast milk
• Ductor blockage and swelling in the mother's breast It causes problems such as
• It sucks the breast less and stimulates less
• The time it takes for breast milk to come out is prolonged

INdicating that the baby is ready to suckle. SYMPTOMS

• The baby is awake and restless.
• Makes movements searching for the breast.
• Makes sucking movements, can suck its fingers.
• He tries to put his hand to his mouth.
• He makes light sounds.

ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING THE BABY EVERY TIME THEY DESIRE (especially in the first days of birth)

• Breast milk formation occurs earlier,
• The baby gains weight faster,
• Problems such as milk accumulation in the breast are less common,
• Breastfeeding is easier.

BREASTFEEDING IS IMPORTANT FOR THE HEALTH OF BOTH THE MOTHER AND THE BABY

BENEFITS FOR THE MOTHER:

• Returns to its previous weight in a short time.
• The uterus recovers quickly.
• It provides psychological satisfaction.
• No special preparation is required. .
• It is economical.
• A close bond is established between the baby and the mother.
• Bone regeneration increases and post-menopausal osteoporosis is less common.
• Ovarian and breast cancer are less common.

BENEFITS FOR THE BABY:

• It is always clean, fresh and at the appropriate temperature. .
• It is easy to digest.
• Prevents constipation.
• Protects from diseases.
• It has the most perfect content among natural foods.
• Diarrhea and respiratory tract infections and diseases are less common and milder.
• Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus It develops less.
• As the total duration of breastfeeding increases, the level of intelligence reached in adulthood becomes higher.
• It plays an important role in preventing obesity during childhood and adulthood.

How long should you breastfeed???

Sometimes sucking lasts 5-10 minutes, sometimes half an hour. The baby does not suck just to get milk, sometimes he sucks to build his own self-confidence and sometimes to enjoy sucking. You can understand that the milk is sufficient by the baby urinating 5-6 times a day and gaining weight regularly. A sick and tired baby needs to breastfeed frequently and little by little.

What should a "mother" do to get adequate and balanced nutrition during breastfeeding?

• Water Consumption should be adjusted to an average of 3 liters (10-12 glasses) per day. In addition to water consumption, herbal teas such as linden, mint, chamomile and fennel; Light natural drinks such as low-sugar or sugar-free compotes and fruit juices*, lemonade*, where the fruit is cooked only with its own sugar, can be preferred.

* Eating the fruit in its whole form instead of fruit juice will also ensure the intake of pulp. It would be much more convenient.

• In order to increase milk production during lactation periods, it is important for the mother to eat well, be stress-free and rested enough, and breastfeed her baby frequently.
• Milk, which is rich in calcium, Consume yoghurt and cheese regularly in the specified amounts. If milk cannot be consumed, rice pudding and pudding can be eaten.
• Take care to eat one egg and a portion of meat and vegetables or dried legumes every day.
• Increasing the consumption of seafood rich in omega 3 fatty acids increases breast milk. this increases the content of fatty acids. Fish, in particular, is a food rich in protein value and omega-3 fatty acid content, and its consumption should be emphasized during this period. When buying fish, you should be careful to buy it from reliable places.
• Dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and bulgur mixtures should be consumed together with vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, tangerines, tomatoes, parsley, green peppers and spring onions. .
• Fresh, rich source of vitamins Consume fruits and vegetables regularly at every meal.
• Stay away from foods containing additives such as salami, sausages and sausages as much as possible.
• Make sure to use iodized salt. Because iodine, which is important in the development of the baby in the womb and whose deficiency causes mental retardation, cannot be taken with natural foods.
• You can consume coffee twice a day. The caffeine in coffee and cola consumed in excess passes into milk and negatively affects the health of the baby. The baby may experience restlessness. In addition, tea should not be consumed during or immediately after meals, especially since it is thought that the tannins contained in tea prevent iron absorption. If you want to drink tea, you can drink it openly, between meals, such as in the afternoon and mid-morning, that is, one or two hours after eating.
• Do not spill the boiling water of vegetables, pasta and noodles. Wash legumes such as beans, chickpeas and kidney beans thoroughly and then soak them. You can pour out the water you used for soaking. However, do not throw away the boiling water in which you cook the food, as it contains some vitamins that are important for the baby. Prefer the method of boiling in little water.
• When cooking vegetable dishes, adding approximately 2 tablespoons to 1 kg of vegetables is sufficient for the use of fat-soluble vitamins in the body.
• Meat, chicken, fish, Eggs, offal such as liver, spleen and kidney, nuts such as walnuts and almonds, dried fruits such as grapes, apricots, plums and fruit pulp, dried legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans, molasses and green leafy vegetables are foods rich in iron. It is beneficial to consume it frequently in your daily diet.
• Taking fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, parsley, lettuce and fruits such as oranges, grapefruits and strawberries, which are sources of vitamin C, along with foods rich in iron, increases iron absorption.
• Mothers who consume little meat in their daily diet should take care to consume eggs at least five times a week in order to meet their protein needs.
• Attention should be paid to the consumption of fat to be used in meals. Fried and roasted foods that increase their caloric value should be avoided, and boiling, baking or grilling methods should generally be used as cooking methods. �.

THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER SHOULD TAKE CARE OF HER OWN NUTRITION.

• The breastfeeding mother should drink at least 2 glasses of milk or yoghurt and cheese a day. She should consume dairy products.
• To meet her nutritional and energy needs, she should eat foods such as beans, chickpeas or meat, chicken and fish at every meal.
• The breastfeeding mother should eat sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables.
• The mother should start paying attention to her own nutrition before the birth of the baby.

How can you increase breast milk?

Foods that increase breast milk are always It is wondered. In fact, there are not many such miraculous foods. Mom; If she believes that her milk will be enough, breastfeeds her baby as much as she wants, eats a balanced diet and drinks enough fluids, her breast milk will increase. However, we should not ignore the importance of psychological factors in breastfeeding. If you believe that a certain food increases your milk supply (even this belief can increase milk milk), it is beneficial to take that food in moderation.

• Dark green leafy vegetables (parsley, spinach, lettuce, etc.)
• Malt drink
• Plenty of liquid

What foods should a breastfeeding mother avoid?

If If your baby is sensitive to some foods you take and becomes restless after breastfeeding, you can try to stay away from that food for a while. If you notice that your baby is relaxed, it is beneficial to eliminate that food from your diet during the breastfeeding process. If there are certain food allergies in the family, you should be careful when consuming these foods.

Onions, garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, hot spices or dried legumes (peeled chickpeas, among others). (it will make you less gassy) may change the taste of breast milk. While this situation causes gas formation in babies (such as pulling their feet to their stomach, crying, refusing to suck, etc.), some may not notice it at all. If your baby has such symptoms, consumption of these foods should be stopped.

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