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Almost every mother is aware of the importance of proper feeding for the proper development of a child. It has been known for a long time that the best food for an infant is wholesome mother’s milk. There are many theories about breastfeeding, but most doctors say that the longer a baby is breastfed, the better. However, breastfeeding is not always easy. Increasingly, mothers struggle with a lack of food, which unfortunately leads to frustration, which in turn means that breastfeeding ceases to be a moment that causes the bond between mother and child, and becomes a chore. Fortunately, there are ways to help increase your food intake. How to increase lactation? Discover our proven methods!
First of all, stay calm!
This is advice that many moms can get in an even worse mood and cause more nerves, but unfortunately it is one of the most necessary ways to increasing lactation. How increase lactation? Above all, don’t put yourself under stress! It definitely does not help to make milk. Therefore, even if they appear problems with lactation, try to give yourself a moment to rest and relax during the day. Don’t forget that although a baby is a very absorbing and demanding creature, you also need a moment of rest and enjoyment. Therefore, whenever possible, allow yourself a relaxing bath, massage, meditation or a moment with your favorite reading. A nursing mom is a relaxed mom!
Sleep above all
This is actually a point that is closely related to the first piece of advice, but we think it should be emphasized that it is important to lactation plays a dream. Sleep is one of the most important things you should take care of. Remember that lack of sleep is definitely not conducive lactation. You should make sure that you sleep enough hours during the night, and whenever possible, decide to take even a short nap, which will contribute to faster regeneration of the body.
How to increase lactation? Increase the amount of fluids
You should also make sure to drink enough fluids during the day. Remember that everyone should provide their body with at least 2 liters of fluid a day. In the case of breastfeeding women, it is worth increasing this amount to 3 liters of fluid a day. A baby should drink about a liter of milk a day, and this amount of milk cannot be produced unless a woman’s body is properly hydrated. Nursing women are especially recommended to drink water, fruit or vegetable juices in rational amounts, as well as fruit teas and herbs that support lactation.
What herbs support lactation?
There are many herbs that can be of great help to your period lactation. There are herbal mixtures available on the market in appropriately selected proportions, which are worth using, but you can also compose your own mixture or simply drink your favorite herbs individually among those that have a positive effect. for making milk. The most famous herbs that support lactation, we can include anise, black cumin, cumin (check the offer: whole cumin) and fennel (organic fennel (fruit) can be found at Medonet Market). It is worth remembering that herbal infusions work best when used regularly. We also need to know that there are herbs that can cause you inhibition of lactation. Sage is one of the most popular herbs of this type, so beware of herbal mixtures that contain sage.
Remember about proper nutrition
It is just as important to drink the right amount of fluids proper nutrition, thus providing your body with all the necessary nutrients and vitamins. It is best to eat small, easy to digest but regular meals. It is good if there are 5 to 6 of them a day. It’s a good idea to completely give up sweets and hard-to-digest products, and instead increase the amount of vegetables, fruits and whole grains in your diet.
Place your baby on the breast as often as possible
The human body is a very logical system. For milk to be produced in the mother’s breast, the baby must suckle it. This is what causes the release of prolactin in the mother’s brain – the hormone responsible for stimulating the milk alveoli. Therefore, the baby should be placed on the breast as often as possible. Especially at the beginning, it should be done regularly so that the baby develops a habit of sucking the breast. It won’t hurt if you do it even every half hour.
Remember to put your baby on both breasts
Women often make the mistake of putting their baby on only one breast. It is worth remembering to attach the baby to both breasts during each feeding, as this will be a signal to the body that more milk is needed.
It is also worth using the help of specialized equipment, such as a breast pump. It will stimulate the nipples between feedings or just after feeding, signaling to the body that the need for milk is greater. This way you will additionally stimulate lactation. At Medonet Market, you can buy breast pumps at favorable prices. Try for example:
- Electronic Neno Bella breast pump,
- Neno Uno electronic breast pump,
- Neno Bueno double two-phase wireless electronic breast pump,
- Neno Camino double electronic wireless breast pump,
- Neno Bella Twin double, two-phase cordless breast pump,
- Neno Due double electronic breast pump,
- Neno Angelo 3-phase wireless electronic breast pump.
You don’t have to feed your baby straight away. You can refrigerate them or freeze them using Neno Food Storage and Freezing Bags. Then they just need to be heated, e.g. directly in the bottle. Choose:
- Neno Bottle 150 ml,
- Neno Bottle 240 ml,
- Neno Bottle 300 ml.
You will need the Neno Vita 2-in-1 Sterilizer and Bottle Warmer, which you can also buy at Medonet Market.
Take care of the technique
although breast-feeding it’s quite intuitive, in fact, that’s where it counts the right technique. Remember that milk production also depends on your baby sucking on the breast properly. In order to help him in this, it is good to change his and the baby’s position to find one in which the baby is able to feed most effectively.