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Breastfeeding as Birth Control: Understanding the Lactational Amenorrhea Method

Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM): A Natural Birth Control Option

Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a natural form of birth control that relies on breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy. It's based on the principle that breastfeeding suppresses ovulation, preventing the release of an egg.

Conditions for LAM Effectiveness:

For LAM to be effective, the following conditions must be met:

Exclusive Breastfeeding: The baby must receive only breast milk and no other supplements. This means no formula, solid foods, or even water.
Infant is Less Than Six Months Old: LAM is most effective in the first six months after giving birth.
No Return of Menstruation: You must not have had a menstrual period since giving birth.

How LAM Works:

When these conditions are met, breastfeeding triggers the release of hormones that suppress ovulation. This prevents the release of an egg, making pregnancy less likely.

Effectiveness of LAM:

When practiced correctly, LAM can be a highly effective form of birth control. Studies have shown that LAM has a failure rate of less than 5% in women who meet all the necessary conditions.

Limitations of LAM:

Temporary: LAM is a temporary method of birth control and becomes less effective as the baby grows older and starts to supplement their diet with other foods.
Requires Careful Monitoring: It's important to monitor your menstrual cycle and breastfeeding patterns to ensure that LAM remains effective.
Not Suitable for Everyone: LAM may not be suitable for women with certain health conditions or those who are not exclusively breastfeeding.

Additional Considerations:

Breastfeeding Challenges: If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, it may be necessary to consider alternative birth control methods.
Backup Method: It's recommended to use a backup method of birth control, such as condoms, during the first six weeks after giving birth or if you experience any changes in your breastfeeding patterns.

If you are considering using LAM as a form of birth control, it's important to discuss it with your healthcare provider. They can help you assess your individual circumstances and determine if LAM is a suitable option for you.

Storage and preservation of breast milk:

The expressed milk will be offered in a period of no more than 4 hours to the baby, it must be kept in the refrigerator or freezer to guarantee that it does not decompose.

Whatever the method used, to preserve breast milk will ensure all the nutrients and defenses that the baby needs.

Methods of preserving and storing breast milk:

Next, the methods to preserve and store expressed milk will be announced:

1- At room or outside temperature:

if left at this temperature (room) the milk is only kept for a maximum of 4 hours, after this time it begins to decompose and bacteria will appear.

The container where the milk is collected must be placed in a clean and fresh place, covered, protected from sunlight and heat, preferably inside a container with water to guarantee its conservation.

2- In the fridge or refrigerator:

breast milk that will be kept for a maximum time of 12 hours, should not be placed in the refrigerator door to avoid temperature changes when opening and closing the refrigerator.

Keep in mind to put the bottle where you extracted the milk covered and in a place where it is not manipulated by other people, the ideal is to put it inside a bucket or container with a lid.

3- In the freezer:

the milk will stay frozen for a maximum of 15 days, keep in mind that you must put the jars where you extracted the breast milk, previously covered in plastic bags or containers with lids to avoid strong odors, do not open or close the freezer to prevent spoilage of the milk.

Importance of breastfeeding:

According to the WHO, the estimated number of child deaths due to malnutrition is 2.7 million, which represents 45% of all child deaths. Infant and young child feeding is critical to improving child survival and promoting healthy growth and development.

The first two years of a child's life are especially important, since optimal nutrition during this period reduces morbidity and mortality, as well as the risk of chronic diseases, and improves general development.

Breastfeeding and complementary foods:

Review of the scientific data has revealed that, at the population level, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal mode of feeding for infants.

Later they should start receiving complementary foods, but without abandoning breastfeeding until they are 2 years old or more.

The success or failure of breastfeeding depends on the mother's desire to breastfeed her child, on this will depend the benefits that the baby will receive: correct physical, emotional and intellectual development, protection against health problems, allows strengthening the bond maternal mother-child through consolation, affection, company and security, is hygienic and does not need preparation.

It is also the easiest and most optimal way to guarantee the baby nutrients and immune protection during the first months of life.

The benefits of feeding with breast milk:

also include the nursing mother reducing the risk of suffering alterations after the birth of the baby (Anemia, depression, hemorrhages,) maintains the appropriate body weight, prevents the risk of having, cancer and suffering from of osteoporosis in the future.

Composition of breast milk:

The composition of the milk changes during feeding, colostrum is the first milk, it is more yellowish and contains a large amount of proteins and immunoglobulins (anti-infective substances), it provides a large amount of calories in a small volume.

It is the ideal food for the first days, since the size of the baby's stomach is small and he needs to take frequent small amounts.

In the first part of the feeding, the milk contains more water and sugar, thus satisfying the baby's thirst.

Later, its fat content gradually increases, providing more calories that satisfy the infant's needs.

Nutrients in breast milk:

Breast milk provides all the nutrients that the child needs in its first months of life and continues to cover half or more of the child's nutritional needs during the second semester of life and up to a third during the second year.

It is the effective food for the baby, because it contains all the nutrients and sufficient quantities for its development and is composed of:

1- Water:

keeps the baby hydrated throughout the day, so it is not necessary to give him water.

2- Vitamins:

so that it is protected and grows healthy.

3- Phosphorus and Calcium:

help make your bones stronger and healthier.

4- Iron:

to maintain energy and the child can carry out his activities as he grows.

5- Proteins:

strengthen the child's nervous system, also protects it from future diseases.

6- Fats:

They help strengthen the baby's development and protect him from future diseases.

7- Sugars:

They are a source of energy, they help in the functioning of the baby's brain.

8- Protective factors (defenses):

breast milk contains most of the protective factors against diseases of daily life, they also contribute to the correct growth and development of the child.

Correct storage of medicines:

In relation to their storage, a study carried out in Murcia showed that 67.4% of the patients surveyed stored medicines in inappropriate places in the home, 45.6% believed that the medicines they kept were unnecessary and 16.4% he never checked the household medicine cabinet.

These are aspects that show, among others, an inappropriate use and management of medicines.

The ideal place is the home or family medicine cabinet where medicines and first aid material are kept.

The correct way to store medicines at home:

The recommendations for proper storage are:

Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not leave uncovered or dissolved medications on the table.
Do not change it from its original container.
Close jars tightly after use.
Protect them from heat, direct light (light bulbs) and humidity.
The kitchen or the bathroom are not suitable areas for storage as they are humid places.
When the medicine requires a temperature between 2ºC and 8ºC, it should be stored in a refrigerator. Generally, the entire area below the freezer.
No direct exposure to sunlight.
Never store medicines next to dangerous substances or household cleaning chemicals.

Recommendations for medication administration:

Confusion frequently occurs in patients about how medications should be ingested or consumed.

The professionals of the different disciplines directed to the health area, among them, the nurses, take it for granted that our patients already know how they should consume or ingest any medication that has previously been prescribed by their doctor.

The right way to use medicines at home:

For the administration of medications at home, keep in mind:

Know the medications, identify the name of the medication, presentation, what it is for, why it was prescribed, its route of administration, the dose to be ingested and how often it should be taken.
Always check the expiration date of the medication that it is intact.
Document (record on a sheet), the indication of new treatments.
Learn about the benefits and risks of taking this medicine.
Keep the list of medications updated (responsibility of the consumer or patient who takes any medication).
Documentation of the patient's treatment.
Protect the structure of the drug and preserve its properties.
Check the medicines in the medicine cabinet you have at home, at least every six months.
verify that the medication administered is the one prescribed.
Don't skip medical appointments or checkups.

Correct extraction of breast milk:

The manual extraction of breast milk is the easiest, safest, most efficient and economical way, since it is not necessary to have devices or pumps that can easily become contaminated and cause infections in the baby or pain in the mothers.

This extraction must be carried out in a hygienic, quiet, comfortable, safe and private place that facilitates the process, to obtain the milk and satisfy the baby's needs.

Steps for manual breast milk extraction:

Before the extraction, the mother must tie her hair, take a comfortable position and follow the following steps:

Properly wash your hands and avoid talking during the extraction procedure.
Prepare the glass or pasta container with a screw cap, previously washed, dried and boiled for at least 15 minutes, carry out the procedure in a hygienic place, then open it, place the lid upside down to prevent it from getting dirty.
Start with a gentle massage with your fingertips, in a clockwise circular motion from the center outwards, to stimulate the ducts through which the milk will come out.
Place your hand in a C shape with your thumb above and your index finger below the areola (the dark, circular part that includes the nipple), to facilitate breast lift.
Gently compress the areola with your thumb and forefinger and against the thorax the breast to open the ducts through which the milk will come out, at first it will not come out much but after several attempts you will obtain the milk that you must deposit in the container.
Do not slide, rub, or milk the breasts with your fingers, the only thing that will produce is pain and redness.

Most frequent problems in the breastfeeding period:

The main mammary alterations are cracks in the nipple, breast engorgement and mastitis.

The incidence of these pathologies can vary between 34% and 96% and up to a third of mothers who experience this type of complication stop breastfeeding.

- Pain when the baby sucks:

it shouldn't hurt, if it hurts it's because the baby didn't grasp the nipple well or it doesn't have a good position.

In most cases there is a transitory pain that we can say is physiological when starting a dose during the first days.

Cracks in the nipple:

The main cause of cracks in the nipples during the first days of breastfeeding is due to the bad position of the baby on the breast, by hurting the nipple with its gums or with the tongue by compressing it against the hard palate., for which the incorrect position of the mother and the baby must be corrected.

Mastitis/ Breast Congestion:

It is characterized by inflammation and enlargement of both breasts, it can appear during the course of lactation, other symptoms can also be observed such as heat, pain and hardening of the breasts, it can be accompanied by infection or not, in case If you have an infection, you should go to the doctor immediately so that mastitis can be treated.

Causes of mastitis / breast Congestion:

In most cases, mastitis is caused by a poor position of the infant at the breast, which injures the nipple and prevents adequate emptying of the breast, which causes intraductal stasis, engorgement and inflammation and predisposes to infection.

Mastitis treatment consists of: frequent emptying of the breast, rest, plenty of fluids, analgesics or NSAIDs and antibiotics for 10-14 days.

Breastfeeding feeding techniques:

It is important for every mom to know various breastfeeding positions, ways to support the breast, and breastfeeding techniques.

In this way you can choose the one that best suits her and her child. Mother and child, regardless of the position adopted, should be comfortable and close together.

Possible positions for a mother to satisfy her son:

Next, the techniques that exist to breastfeed your baby in the most comfortable way for you are disclosed:

Seated mother and cradled child, classic:

the child lying in front of the mother at breast height, the child's abdomen should be in front of the mother's, her arm supports the child's body and head, with the hand in the shape of a "C" the mother offers the breast, with the nipple stimulates the child's lower lip to open his mouth, in such a way that the nipple and areola remain inside the child's mouth.

Reverse position:

The mother sitting and the child lying on a cushion to raise it to the level of the breasts. With the free hand the mother offers the breast, with the other on the palm she supports the child's head.

Position of the child with the mother lying down:

mother and child lying face to face, the child's face facing the chest and abdomen, close to the mother's body, who must support her head on a pillow and the child leans on the lower arm of this, the mother with the free hand should direct the chest towards the child's mouth.

Position mother lying on her back and the child on her in ventral decubitus:

The mother lying on her back and the child lying on her in ventral decubitus, the mother supports the child's forehead with her hand and in this way the child takes the nipple and the areola to start the suction.

This position is recommended for mothers who have an excessive ejection reflex, in this position the flow of milk loses strength and the baby can suck and swallow more comfortably.

It is a transitory position while the mother finds another more comfortable position.

Piggyback position:

The mother is seated and the child faces the chest sitting on her leg, the mother supports the child with the arm on the same side as the child, the hand in the shape of a “C” and the middle and middle fingers. thumb behind the ears, with the free hand offers the chest.

Reasons why a child is not breastfed by its mother:

Every mother dreams of the moment when she embraces her child in her arms, and begins her first steps in the journey of breastfeeding, but often some mothers face obstacles that prevent this dream from being realized. As a result of the child not being breastfed by his mother for reasons that belong to him, or to the mother in some cases. In the following lines, we shed light on the most famous of these reasons.

Child reasons:

There is no doubt that breastfeeding is a new and difficult matter for any child, especially after the stress he was exposed to during childbirth. There are many reasons related to the child that may eventually lead him to refuse breastfeeding. These reasons vary between some factors related to childbirth, and some health problems. Or birth defects suffered by the child and prevent him from breastfeeding.

Child-related causes include:

some birth defects of the tongue or mouth; Ex: cleft lip.
The baby was affected by the medicines the mother received during childbirth.
The child had some bruises or injuries during childbirth.
The continuation of childbirth for long hours, which leads to the mother receiving higher doses of narcotic drugs and analgesics, which in turn leads to the baby sleeping for a longer period.
The child suffers from poor growth problems. This problem is evident in premature babies.
The child has some health problems; Such as: jaundice (yellowing) or dehydration.
Low blood sugar level in a child after birth.
The child does not accept the flavor of milk; As a result of the mother eating some foods or medicines that change his taste, or when giving the child formula milk in his early days, which reduces his acceptance of breast milk.

Reasons for the breastfeeding mother:

The mother contributes greatly to the success of breastfeeding from the first day, or not to breastfeed the child in the first place as a result of some mistakes that many mothers make, and not seeking the help of a specialist in breastfeeding before birth. In order for them to be trained on how to deal with the child, and to avoid making mistakes that make the child refuse to breastfeed.

Here are the most important reasons for the mother that may lead to the child not being breastfed in the end:

The wrong position of the baby on the mother's breast, which makes him unable to latch on to the breast and breastfeed normally.
Poor milk production from the mother, especially in the first days after birth, which makes the child feel frustrated and gradually withdraw from breastfeeding.
The mother suffers from flat or inverted nipples, as it reduces the baby's adhesion to the breast and his ability to extract milk from it.
Nipple infections resulting from the wrong position of the child during feeding.
Maternal edema in the breast; It is a complication associated with intravenous administration during labour.
The mother's inability to understand the signals given by the child expressing his feeling of hunger and his need for breastfeeding.
The mother's suffering from stress and psychological tension as a result of childbirth and irregular sleeping hours.

Non-breastfeeding as a result of poor milk production:

The problem of poor milk production occupies a large area of the attention of many mothers, especially in the first days after childbirth, and some of them may feel frustrated as a result of this problem, and resort to artificial feeding if the milk production is delayed for five days after childbirth.

Reasons for poor milk production after childbirth:

The time it takes for each woman to produce milk after giving birth varies, but there are some cases in which this period is prolonged due to some reasons, the most important of which are:

The mother's suffering from some health problems; Such as: diabetes, polycystic ovary disease.
The mother undergoes premature delivery, and her child is separated from her after birth.
The mother suffers from one of the causes of infection or fever.
The mother undergoes a cesarean delivery.
The mother's long stay in bed during pregnancy; As a result of some medical reasons.
The mother has a thyroid disorder.
The mother suffers from severe pain or bleeding after childbirth.
The mother's inability to breastfeed in the first hours after birth; Since milk production is associated with frequent stimulation of the breast by suckling.

Tips to help increase milk production after childbirth:

There are some simple guidelines that doctors recommend; To help increase milk flow, they include:

Make sure to drink water regularly throughout the day. Because water is the main content of breast milk, and without it, milk cannot be produced.
Constantly massage the breast area; Because that stimulates milk production.
Use a breast pump even if only a small amount comes out at first. Because the pump has additional suction power for milk, and increases breast stimulation to produce milk; for its ability to completely empty it.
Make sure you sleep regularly; Because relaxation is required to promote the secretion of milk hormones.
Apply warm compresses to your breasts before feeding. Because heat and massage help to produce more milk.

Delivering milk to the baby in a proper way:

Some women do not face a problem in producing milk after giving birth, but some of them suffer from failure to deliver milk to the baby through the wrong position during feeding; Because it certainly requires a great deal of knowledge; So that the mother does not deal with breastfeeding randomly, which may expose her to many problems, the simplest of which are nipple infections, which may cause her pain that makes her unable to breastfeed for several days.

Guidelines to help carry and breastfeed the baby properly:

Here are some tips to help you hold and breastfeed your baby properly:

Start by placing the baby on one side towards your breasts, making sure that his ear, hip and shoulder are in a straight line against the breast.
You can use a nursing pillow; Until your baby reaches a height that will make it easier for him to latch on to your breast.
Put the baby's lip gently on the nipple, and make sure that the baby's mouth covers the nipple and part of the dark areola surrounding it; In order to avoid inflammation and cracking of the nipple.
Check your baby's cheek constantly to make sure that he is breastfeeding. You can observe the steady rhythmic movement that the baby's cheek moves when he receives an adequate amount of milk during feeding.
Do not suddenly withdraw your breast from the baby's mouth after the end of the feeding; Because this exposes the nipple to injury, you can gently put your finger in the corner of the baby's mouth, and gradually pull your breast.

How do you overcome your child's inability to breastfeed?

Anxiety naturally dominates most mothers when they cannot breastfeed, or their children refuse it for any of the reasons we talked about, but in general you should not let feelings of anxiety and stress control you; Because it affects milk production and complicates the problem.

Ways to help overcome the child's refusal to breastfeed:

There are some ways to help you overcome your child's refusal to breastfeed:

Make sure to have physical contact with your baby, as this helps him to nurse.
Make feeding time after your baby's bath; To be relaxed and warm.
If your child refuses to breastfeed, never force him to do so. Because this makes the problem more difficult, you can try again when your child is calmer.
Consult the doctor to make sure that your child does not have any health problems that make him refuse to breastfeed.
Allocate a quiet place to breastfeed your baby; In order to avoid any source of noise that could distract him or make him feel stressed.
If you suffer from nipple cracks, you can use artificial breast nipples so that breastfeeding does not increase the cracks.

The importance of breastfeeding:

There is almost no mother who does not worry about the amount of milk her baby is feeding. All women who become mothers, without exception, are looking for ways to increase their milk supply.

According to the World Health Organization, breastfeeding should be exclusive for the first six months. Solid foods can be gradually added to the baby's diet after six months.

In addition to eating solid foods, breastfeeding should continue until the age of two. Mother's milk is the best food for a child, as it contains sufficient and balanced amounts of various nutrients and vital active compounds that ensure optimal growth for the child and all of his body's organs.

Strengthening the immune system:

The bioactive compounds in breast milk are natural compounds with biological activity that also have nutritional value. Because of these substances, breast milk is the only food that strengthens the child's immune system and natural flora in the best way and protects it from diseases.

Given the importance of breastfeeding, many breastfeeding mothers are concerned about being able to get enough milk to feed their babies; The amount of milk a child eats daily and whether this quantity is sufficient to meet his nutritional needs. Carrots, salmon, oatmeal, spinach, fennel, asparagus, cumin, water, juice, almonds, garlic and peas are some of the substances that increase breast milk.

Is your baby breastfeeding enough?

There is almost no way to determine how much milk a baby feeds each time; But with the following symptoms, it is possible to determine whether the milk the child eats is enough for him or not:

Gradual weight gain according to scientific standards.
Hearing the baby swallowing milk while breastfeeding.
Breastfeed eight to twelve times a day and the baby is full between breastfeedings.
Defecation in proportion to the number of breastfeeding times.
The feeling of the breast being full and full before breastfeeding and the feeling of emptying the milk from it after breastfeeding.
If signs and symptoms indicate that not enough milk is being produced, women should look for ways to increase milk supply. If the lack of milk makes the baby hungry, the baby will be healthier and happier with more breast milk.

The role of proper nutrition in increasing breast milk production:

Adequate nutrition while breastfeeding is one of the main ways to increase breast milk supply. Mothers need to get more calories while breastfeeding so that they can get enough milk for their babies.

The three main meals should be accompanied by two nutritious meals to provide all the micronutrients that the mother needs in addition to the calories. It should be noted that mothers' need for calories, minerals and vitamins during breastfeeding differs from that during pregnancy. Follow a balanced and healthy diet during breastfeeding, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes and cow's milk. In addition to protein, substances such as vitamin D, calcium, omega-3 and omega-6 reach the mother's body.

Studies have shown that the mother's nutrition affects not only her health, but also the quantity and quality of her milk. Therefore, serious efforts have been made to meet the nutritional needs and support mothers during breastfeeding. One of the achievements of these studies and efforts is fortified milk, which fills the micronutrient gaps in cow's milk.

Ways to increase milk supply for a breastfeeding woman:

There are some foods that increase breastfeeding and feed the baby with breast milk only. Breast milk contains all the nutrients a baby needs for growth, and it boosts the overall brain activity of a newborn.

Here is a list of more than one type of foods that should be included in your diet to increase breast milk supply. These foods are useful for increasing breast milk and providing the necessary conditions for the healthy development of the baby.

oatmeal:

It is very easy to prepare oatmeal as a meal.

Oatmeal is useful for controlling diabetes after pregnancy.

Oatmeal is a source of energy.

This food contains easily digestible fiber.

A bowl of oatmeal is the perfect breakfast food. If you think that oatmeal is not an appetizer for you, you can search and learn about the benefits of oatmeal.

Salmon:

Salmon is a rich source of essential fatty acids (EFA) and omega-3.

EFA and Omega 3 are highly nutritious and essential for breastfeeding mothers.

Including salmon in the mother's diet while breastfeeding increases the lactation hormone and makes the breast milk more nutritious.

You can use salmon steamed, poached, or even grilled.

carrots:

Having a glass of carrot juice at breakfast or lunch will lead to a sudden increase in breast milk supply.

Like spinach, eating carrots improves the quality of breast milk.

This food contains vitamin A and is a supplement to breastfeeding and increases the quality of breast milk.

You can use carrots raw, steamed, or in soups.

In winter, try making a puree with carrots, warm milk and sugar and put it on your family table.

pumpkin:

Pumpkin is a vegetable that contains a high amount of nutrients.

This summer vegetable contains a lot of water, so it is effective in supplying the mother’s body with water during breastfeeding.

Pumpkin also helps increase the amount of breast milk.

Easy to digest.

Drinking fresh pumpkin juice is beneficial in helping lower blood sugar levels, but make sure that the pumpkin you eat is fresh.

Basil leaves:

Basil leaves are a rich source of antioxidants.

Basil leaves have a calming effect and are considered one of the most important foods for a nursing mother.

Consumption of basil leaves increases the immunity level of the child.

Put a few basil leaves in your tea or pour it into hot water and use it in the morning.

Spinach and beetroot leaves:

Spinach and beetroot contain iron, calcium and folic acid.

Spinach and beetroot leaves are essential for treating anemic mothers.

This food is useful in strengthening the bodies of children.

Spinach and beetroot leaves contain antiseptic agents.

Spinach contains special phytochemicals that can help prevent breast cancer.

The leaves of these plants can be used to make soup.

Combining them with sourdough, sugary bread, or other breads can be a complete meal.

Remember to eat spinach in moderation, as overeating can lead to diarrhea in your child.

Asparagus:

Asparagus is one of the foods that should be included in the diet of mothers during lactation, as it increases milk supply.

This food is rich in fiber.

Asparagus is rich in vitamins A and K.

Asparagus helps stimulate the hormones essential to breastfeeding for breastfeeding mothers.

Wash the asparagus well and chop it finely. Then I boil it with milk. This drink is useful for increasing breast milk.

Fennel seeds:

Consuming fennel seeds increases breast milk.

Fennel seeds are easy to digest and also help in controlling the pain of the child.

Fennel seeds can be added to vegetables and other foods along with other spices. You can also add it to your tea or mix a little NOW cereal with milk and drink it.

You can also put a few fennel seeds in your mouth after every meal.

Fenugreek seeds:

Putting fenugreek seeds in the meals of mothers during breastfeeding is effective in increasing breast milk.

Chewing fenugreek seeds with a glass of milk is useful for preventing constipation after childbirth.

These seeds increase the amount of breast milk.

Sprouted fenugreek seeds are among the food spices and flavors.

By mixing fenugreek seeds and rice, you can make a sweet and healthy bread for breakfast.

the Garlic:

Garlic contains chemical compounds that help mothers during breastfeeding.

Consuming garlic protects the mother and the child from any type of cancer.

Fry some garlic cloves in oil and use them in soup.

Also, you can eat garlic with vegetables.

Another way to use garlic is to fry a handful of cloves in oil and mix it with steamed rice, and use this food daily as a snack.

barley:

Barley is not only effective in increasing breast milk, but also helps to maintain the mother's body during breastfeeding.

You can boil barley for use during the day.

You can also combine other favorite barley and vegetables and use them daily.

Cumin:

Consuming cumin seeds increases breast milk. Of course, mothers should make sure to take it for cumin in moderation.

Cumin seeds burn fat and increase appetite.

To use cumin in daily meals, cumin powder can be added to milk or any other drink.

Sesame:

Sesame is a rich source of calcium and has an effective role in increasing breast milk during breastfeeding.

Mix sesame seeds with milk, sugar and almonds, and also notice that you consume a limited amount of sesame every few days.

Apricot:

During and after pregnancy, hormonal balance is loses in the mother's body. Dried apricots contain special chemicals this level of hormones in the body.

Apricot is a rich source of calcium and fiber and helps increase breast milk.

Do not exclude apricots, walnuts and oatmeal from your diet for breastfeeding.

cows milk:

Cow's milk contains calcium and EFA, and its eating increases breast milk during breastfeeding.

Add at least 2 to 3 cups of cow's milk to your diet daily.

Cow's milk can be drunk in your diet at any time of the day.

Dill leaves:

Dill leaves have long legs and dark green color and soft hair. This plant also has a certain smell.

Researchers believe that eating dill leaves helps increase breast milk.

Dill leaves contain a high percentage of fiber and vitamin K, and these nutrients help compensate for the blood of the lost mother during childbirth.

Dill leaves can be added to pasta or yogurt for decoration.

Chicken thighs:

Chicken thighs contain a lot of iron and calcium.

Eating chicken thighs is useful to increase breast milk during breastfeeding.

Chicken thighs strengthen immunity and strengthen the nervous system.

Chicken thighs can be used on steam, and a mixture of vegetables can be used with cooking and tastes.

poppy seed:

It is very important for mothers to rest completely during breastfeeding, poppy seeds contain soothing properties and help to relax and calm mothers' mind.

Make sure the amount of poppy seeds in your diet.

Poppy seeds help relax the mind and body of mothers during breastfeeding.

Chickpea poppy seeds and add them to the soups.

Water and juices:

Consuming water and juices during breastfeeding helps increase breast milk.

Consuming water and juices during breastfeeding prevents the dryness of the mother and compensates for lost fluids during breastfeeding.

It is recommended to drink a cup of water or juices when you feel thirsty or even before breastfeeding your child.

last word:

Avoid using supplements on your own. Make sure to consult a doctor before use. Some herbal or fennel tea compounds may be harmful to the child. Fenugreek is one of the useful supplements for mothers that increase milk generation, and can be used at any age. Mothers usually take this supplement on breakfast, lunch or dinner 3 times a day to increase milk. It is forbidden for pregnant women and those who eat blood malls. Consult the dietitian before taking these supplements.

Psychological health effects of milk generation on the mother and child:

The latest studies confirm that the diet used during breastfeeding and during pregnancy strongly affects the generation of milk, which has psychological health effects on the mother and child.

The infant, who is breastfed by his mother's breast, will enjoy all the necessary nutrients, thanks to the presence of these elements in milk, which also represents among other matters the most effective means of the passage of antibodies from the mother to the infant and protecting it from some of the most common children's diseases such as ear infections and stomach and intestinal inflammation Respiratory infections and urinary tract infections.

If you see your child and fear for his health, we will explain to you the fastest way to generate milk, foods and drinks that we recommend eating and those that we recommend to avoid

The fastest way to generate milk from the breast:

A balanced diet not only helps to generate milk, but it is very important for health and the best you can do.

The fastest way to generate milk from the breast is to breastfeed the child continuously. The higher the number of breasts, the more milk you have.

You must know when the child is hungry to breastfeed it in a timely manner, this ensures that the production of milk does not stop. When the child sucks milk from the breast, hormones in the body stimulate the production of more milk.

The nutritional need for a nursing mother:

During breastfeeding, the mother's nutritional needs increase because milk production takes from the elements in her body and causes a loss of many calories.

For this reason, it must be increased from about 2100 - 2200 calories that are obtained through the diet if the woman is of medium brown, and during the breastfeeding period, about 200 calories must be solutions through very nutritious foods such as protein. Experts say it is a necessary condition to maintain the health of the mother and the child.

Healthy food rules during breastfeeding:

It is recommended that the mother's diet, especially during this period, be well balanced by the availability of all nutrients, which are fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. Any food can be eaten in reasonable quantities, but it is best to avoid sweets, fats, fried foods and spices.

To cover the increasing need for protein and calcium compared to the diet during pregnancy, experts recommend the following:

Eat an additional snack of milk, milk or cheese.
Consuming fruits and vegetables, especially dark green, due to its mineral salts and vitamins.
Eat oily fish to obtain omega -3 fatty acids in addition to meat, eggs and olive oil (as oleic acid is necessary for the maturity of the nervous system of the infant) and legumes.
Drink an abundant amount of water, the equivalent of at least 2.5 liters per day and rise to 3 liters in the summer.
Excluding foods rich in saturated fat.
During breastfeeding, caffeine consumption should be moderate, caffeine is present in coffee, tea and drinks that contain cola and alcohol, as these substances can cause irritation and insomnia in newborns. If necessary, it is preferable to drink caffeine products.
You must completely stop drinking spiritual drinks, such as alcohol because it passes to milk. It can also inhibit the supply of milk and cause a lack of blood sugar, vomiting and diarrhea in the infant.
Wine, including alcohol -free, should be excluded.
Chocolate consumption should be reduced.

Foods are not recommended during breastfeeding:

It is better not to include (unless it has already been done in the diet during pregnancy) cabbage, garlic, onions, asparagus, cucumber, strawberries, grapes, cherries, peaches, apricots, cheese, crustaceans, shellfish, intoxicants, sweets and cocoa. Where some of these foods can actually change the taste of milk and others harm the child and others expose them to the risk of allergies. Moreover, it is also recommended to avoid foods that the mother may notice a relationship between eating and the infant's satisfaction with milk.

Fertility of women after childbirth:

How to avoid pregnancy during the breastfeeding period, you can do this by knowing and monitoring your menstrual cycle and avoiding sex during the ovulation period, but sometimes, the menstrual cycle is not regular, and this d makes you prone to unwanted pregnancy.

Monitoring the rise in body temperature:

Another method is to monitor the rise in body temperature, which rises around the ovulation period. By measuring your body temperature in the morning each day, you can determine the peak rise in heat that occurs at the stage of ovulation. However, during the breastfeeding period you may also suffer from irregular body temperature and this may make everything more complicated for you.

Position and consistency of the cervix:

Finally, another, albeit minor, sign is the position and consistency of the cervix, which changes during the menstrual cycle.

Urine sticks:

You can try using urine sticks to detect your LH flow, but if you haven't had your period yet, it's hard to tell when it's the right time to start using the sticks and check for a positive result.

Contraception:

So, the ideal way if you want to get pregnant is to have regular sex 2-3 times a week. But if you don't want to get pregnant, you can use an effective method of contraception such as a male condom, diaphragm or IUD once the uterus has returned to its original size (not recommended in the first six months in the case of a caesarean section), or oral pills can be used. Taken to prevent pregnancy during breastfeeding, this type of birth control pill contains only progesterone and is not harmful to the baby and is highly effective.

Breastfeeding during pregnancy:

If you are breast-feeding and find out that you are pregnant. Can you continue to breastfeed?

Cases of stopping breastfeeding:

The fetus definitely experiences uterine contractions while breastfeeding. However, there is no evidence that it will harm either the mother or the baby if the pregnancy is healthy. On the other hand, if the pregnancy is high-risk (perhaps due to previous miscarriages or warning signs) it is best to stop breastfeeding.

Pregnancy hormones in breast milk:

On the other hand, the pregnancy hormones mix into the breast milk but they do not harm the breastfed baby at all. However, some mothers have found a decrease in the amount of milk they can offer their baby.

In general, a healthy and well-nourished mother can safely breastfeed her baby and continue her pregnancy as normal.

Types of baby weaning:

We can say that there are three ways to wean a child from which the mother can choose one of them:

Gradual weaning (partial weaning):

That is, start relying on mashed meals, then move to more solid food, while gradually reducing the number of feedings, and then stopping them permanently.

Waiting for the child to wean himself:

It depends on the child weaning himself, as either the child suddenly refuses to breastfeed, or starts asking for fewer feedings and for shorter periods, for a period that may sometimes extend to six months until complete weaning.

Direct weaning:

And it is by completely preventing breastfeeding from the child, and offering food directly to him, but this method is not recommended because of the negative effects it may have on you and your child, including:

Your sudden cessation of breastfeeding has difficult emotional effects for you and your baby, due to the strong emotion that was arising from your baby's attachment to you during feeding.
Sudden cessation of breastfeeding will not only surprise your little one's digestive system, but also his immune system.
Your sudden cessation of breastfeeding may cause infections, blockages in the milk ducts, or engorgement in the breasts.

In the event that the mother is forced to resort to direct weaning due to illness or taking certain medications, more attention must be paid to the child to compensate him for this unpleasant surprise for him.

note:

When weaning a child in any of the above ways, the child's father or a family member can be sought help to provide food for him instead of the mother, because some children may refuse food when they see the mother wanting to breastfeed from her.