Mostrando postagens com marcador Myths and Truths About Breastfeeding. Mostrar todas as postagens
Mostrando postagens com marcador Myths and Truths About Breastfeeding. Mostrar todas as postagens

sexta-feira, 4 de outubro de 2013

Hot water bottle desempedra milk ?

MYTH . The ideal is to massage and remove excess milk, when required. In cases of pain and inflammation cold water bags are more suitable , but always consult a specialist.

Breastfeeding breast fallen leaves ?

MYTH . There is no relationship between breastfeeding and sagging .

Soap reduces the oiliness of the skin?

TRUTH . The soap reduces the oiliness of the region . Avoid using soap directly in the region of the nipple and areola .

Sunbathe within help?

TRUTH . The sun helps prevent cracks . The exhibition should last 10-15 minutes daily at recommended times ( before 10 am and after 17h in the afternoon ) .

Use loofah in the nipple during pregnancy prevents crack ?

MYTH . There are studies that demonstrate that the use of the practice bushing may cause the skin to become more resistant region . During pregnancy there is an increase in the region and darkening of the nipple and areola , natural preparation for breastfeeding .

After returning to work, unable to continue with breastfeeding .

It is false . Depends on many factors , the time that the mother and baby are separated , the mother draws milk during this time , if the person who is taking care of the baby can give breast milk , the child's age and the expectation that the mother has . In certain situations , the mother eventually opt for a nursing supplement or mixed .

At six months, the baby is already too large to be breastfed .

It is false . The World Health Organization ( WHO ) and the General Directorate of Health recommend the introduction of complementary feeding from six months. First , the WHO recommends , should offer the breast and then the other foods , gradually. By the year of life , breast milk should continue to be the main food . And when the baby is eating everything should remain the main source of leire up to two years or more .

Pregnancy forces to stop breastfeeding .

It is false . Is not an obligation , but a decision of each woman. Can breastfeed during the entire pregnancy , when the baby wants and if this is not a risky pregnancy . When you get the newest baby , can continue to breastfeed them, always giving priority to the youngest .

The increased weight of the baby is not being as fast as expected. Is not eating well .

It is false . Each child has a growth pattern . Not all have to grow into the same pattern .

If the baby does not sleep a sleep only because it needs artificial milk .

 It is false . There is no relationship . When they are small , they need to eat frequently and do not sleep at once . Then spacing doses will more hours and sleep per night , although some infants continue to want to eat regularly. Not depends on whether they take breast milk or artificial , but each child .

quarta-feira, 2 de outubro de 2013

Being a cold, flu or taking drugs is incompatible with breastfeeding.

It is false. No need to stop giving chest because the mother is a cold, flu or because they are taking drugs. By milk, are transferred defenses that protect the baby from infection. In these cases, before picking up the baby, you should always wash your hands and, if necessary, wear a mask or scarf to cover your mouth and nose.

Stress can stop the milk.

It is false. Very concerns and have the same explanation is that the milk is maintained provided that there is stimulation of the breasts and emptying.

With the return of menstruation is necessary to stop breastfeeding.

It is false. Milk production has been maintained since there is stimulation and emptying the breasts, until the mother and baby wish.

With the extraction pump milk take a small amount, can not continue to breastfeed.

It is false. Manual extraction or pump, does not serve to measure the amount of milk that has every woman. A baby always extract more milk.

Have not noticed a chest full, may not have enough milk.

It is false. Almost all the questions end up with the same question: "Do I have enough milk?". It is normal to feel less bloated chest after some time, which does not indicate that there is less production. The production depends on the dosing baby.

When doses begin to be more frequent than what is normal is a sign that the baby is hungry.

It is false. Sometimes they want to eat, thirst and other just need to suck a bit, particularly true in times of heat. It can also happen due to growth spurts. Children become more demanding for the mother to increase the amount of milk you need. After two or three days, recovers the more relaxed pace without extra bottles to be accurate.

The baby continues to cry because you want to eat more and not have.

It is false. Babies cry for many reasons and not necessarily because of insufficient milk. Children who are breastfed without restrictions, as long and as often as you want, do not usually have cramps. If you think your baby cries because it has more hungry, more milk can provide. Breast milk is easy to digest and is well tolerated.

If you give your baby breast always ask, do not get used to eating regularly and can damage the stomach.

It is false. If the child wants to eat when the stomach will develop appropriately. Impose schedules and quantities that do not fit the needs of the baby is what can cause discomfort and irritability.

You need to nurse every three hours, so that the breast refill.

It is false. Works precisely the opposite. To ensure adequate production of milk and milk flow during the six months of exclusive breastfeeding, the baby needs to be breastfed as often as he wishes, both day and night.
It's called Nursing freely. The lactating feed according to your appetite, obtaining necessary for satisfactory growth. Babies do not completely empty the breast, extracting only between 63 and 72% of milk available, scientific studies show. Can get more milk, which proves that the baby gets to drink milk because it is satiated and not the chest was empty.


The storage capacity of milk varies from woman to woman. The children of women who have less capacity to store may need to feed more frequently, to extract milk, ensuring intake and milk production proper.

To get more milk you need to drink plenty of water.

It is false. Milk production increases or decreases due to the emptying of the breast and not the food that the mother eats. And as there are no foods that enhance milk production, there are also no gas producing foods or infant milk.