Just a few days ago the World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated and all the media echoed us of the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding our children. But there are also mothers who cannot choose to breastfeed their baby and choose another way to feed him without it meaning that they love him less or take care of him worse.
Human breast milk is much more than just a meal: it is also a clock that provides information to babies about what time of day it is, since the composition of breast milk changes throughout the day. In the morning energizing milk contains a different cocktail of ingredients than the calming milk at night. Researchers believe this "chronutrition" may help program babies' developing circadian rhythm, the internal timer that allows babies to distinguish day from night.
Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby (and undoubtedly the best). However, the fact that it is natural does not mean that it is always easy. For some mothers, there may be some problems that make it difficult to breastfeed and for which they will need support to help them cope.
Some of the myths that circulate around breastfeeding is one that ensures that small breasts do not produce enough milk. But nothing is further from the truth, since the size of the breasts is not linked to a greater or lesser success in breastfeeding.
Today ends the World Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrated each year from August 1 to 7, and whose theme this time was "Empower ourselves, make breastfeeding possible", alluding to a reality that concerns us all: support breastfeeding.
Breast milk is the most complete food that we can give to a baby, since it changes as the child grows, to contain all the nutrients necessary for its development.
Mastitis is a frequent condition during breastfeeding, which represents an important cause of abandonment. Knowing how to recognize the first symptoms is essential to act safely and effectively, and thus be able to continue enjoying breastfeeding without pain or additional complications.
Breastfeeding (and parenting in general) is surrounded by many myths and beliefs. Although some of them have been transmitted from mother to daughter and are deeply rooted in certain cultures, it has been proven that they have no scientific basis and we must banish them.
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