1. Milk production starts out in the early days as a hormone driven process.
During pregnancy to the first few days postpartum, milk supply is hormonally driven – this is called the endocrine control system. Essentially, as long as the proper hormones are in place, mummies will start making colostrum about halfway through pregnancy and her milk will increase in volume around 30-40 hours after birth.
The amount of fat in human milk changes dramatically during each feeding and throughout the day, since fat content depends on the degree of emptiness of the breast (empty breast = high fat, full breast = low fat). The average fat content of human milk is 1.2 grams/oz.
Research tells us that mom’s diet does not affect the average amount of fat or calories in her milk. However, mummies can change the types of fat in her milk by altering the types of fats that she eats.
Breastfeeding is the optimal food for baby and it is great for mothers too. But what happens when you can’t produce enough milk? Should you take supplements to boost supply?
Breast engorgement means that your breasts are overfilled with milk.
Your breasts becomes larger, heavier, and tender. Some of the fullness is due to extra blood and lymph fluids in the breast tissue.
If your breasts feel uncomfortably full, swollen, warm, throbbing, or painful, they are probably engorged. Your nipples may become flattened and, if the swelling is severe, your breasts may be so full that the skin looks shiny. The swelling may extend all the way to your armpit, and the lymph nodes in your armpits may be tender and swollen. You may even run a low fever.
Jamu Massage is a common form of postnatal care for mothers. Having roots in South-East Asia before the 17th century, it is a traditional Indonesian massage using various kinds of plants and herbal medicine. Although it is a massage form which originated from Indonesia, there are many Chinese and Westerners who endorse this massage.
How the baby latches on affects mom and baby. There are several reasons why a good latch should be maintained.
1. It keeps breastfeeding related discomforts, such as sore, cracked, and irritated nipples, to a minimal.
2. It lessens the risk of the mom becoming engorged because the baby is able to suckle properly, maintaining good milk flow and emptying of the breast.
3. Ensures that baby is satiated, and getting enough milk for proper nutrition, hydration, weight gain, and development.
What difference does it make? With more and more mummies-to-be opting for a planned caesarean, here’s what you need to know before making your decision.
If you’re considering C-section, know that it is major surgery, with greater risk than vaginal births and the possibility of complications in future pregnancies. It even impacts your baby’s ability to breathe just after birth. If you are slated for doctor-recommended C-sections for health reasons, rest assured the choice is the right one.
When a woman gives birth to a child, along comes the confinement practices that she needs to follow righteously. Mothers in Singapore often wonder if they would need a stay-in-nanny to help them care for their newborn and assist them in following through the practices but some are also worried of the privacy concerns they may have when inviting a stranger home to stay in with them.
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