IS SMOKING HARMFUL FOR THE BABY WHILE BREASTFEEDING?

IS SMOKING HARMFUL FOR THE BABY WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
Smoking after childbirth and postpartum may cause some problems with pregnancy and baby. Do substances in cigarettes pass into milk? It is a fact that smoker mothers have failed to breastfeed their babies, are breastfeeding for a shorter period of time, and their milk quantity and milk quality are worse. Smoking mothers stop breastfeeding earlier and switch to additional...
Read More

IS IT HARMFUL FOR THE BABY TO USE ALCOHOL WHILE BREASTFEEDING?

IS IT HARMFUL FOR THE BABY TO USE ALCOHOL WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
Alcohol, which is taken through drinks, can pass into breast milk in proportion to the level in the mother's blood. About 30-60 minutes after starting to drink alcoholic beverages, the level of alcohol in breast milk reaches its maximum. The level of alcohol in breast milk is almost the same as in mother's blood, the increase continues in parallel. While drinking alcohol,...
Read More

NUTRITION OF A NURSING MOTHER

NUTRITION OF A NURSING MOTHER
Breastfeeding is an event that affects the mother's metabolism because a lot of minerals and vitamins pass into the milk from the mother's body. Likewise, the mother's metabolism and nutritional status also affect the amount and quality of milk. Therefore, the nursing mother should pay attention to nutrition. A mother who is breastfeeding normally and regularly gives 400 -...
Read More

FACTORS AFFECTING MOTHER'S MILK AMOUNT

FACTORS AFFECTING MOTHER'S MILK AMOUNT
A mother who is breastfeeding normally and regularly gives 400 - 1000 cc milk per day. Many factors, especially the nutritional status of the mother, can affect the quantity and quality of breast milk. These are: - Stress - Tiredness - Mother's illness - Breast-feeding, sparse, irregular and without emptying the breasts - Birth control pills can slightly reduce the amount...
Read More

THE BENEFITS OF BREAST MILK TO THE BABY

THE BENEFITS OF BREAST MILK TO THE BABY
Breast milk is a very special food with numerous benefits for the baby. It contains many features for the nutrition, health and protection of the baby from infections. In fact, the milk of the mother of the preterm baby also contains more protective properties, as if adjusted to that baby. Apart from these benefits, there are also benefits for the mother. The benefits of...
Read More

BREAST MILK

BREAST MILK
Breast milk is the most ideal structure for babies to grow and develop normally. No food and drink can replace breast milk. Only breastfeeding should be given for the first 6 months after birth. There is no need for water when breastfeeding. Breast milk is an excellent food and it is sufficient alone for the baby to grow and develop. Any additional food given (even water)...
Read More

SHEEHAN SYNDROME

SHEEHAN SYNDROME
Sheehan syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by postpartum hypopituitarism and postpartum pituitary insufficiency, postpartum excessive bleeding. Due to excessive bleeding after birth, blood to the pituitary gland in the brain decreases and causes tissue loss in the pituitary gland. This causes the gland to work poorly. Hypopituitarism is the less work of the pituitary gland,...
Read More

USING CORSET AFTER CESAREAN OR NORMAL BIRTH

USING CORSET AFTER CESAREAN OR NORMAL BIRTH
Concerns such as belly sagging, abdominal fat, and belly formation are common after normal birth or cesarean surgery. For this reason, many mothers plan to use exercise or corset after birth. As with every person, after birth, the most useful method to keep the shape of the abdomen-belly is exercise. Using a corset is not expected to be beneficial in improving the abdomen...
Read More

Popular Posts