The Power of Breastfeeding and Boost your milk secretion by Siddha Medicine

Download or read book The Power of Breastfeeding and Boost your milk secretion by Siddha Medicine written by Dr. G. Dharshini Priya BSMS, MD and published by DARSHAN PUBLISHERS. This book was released on 2021-09-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are critical for child nutrition and survival. Breastfeeding is a vital component of IYCF. The “global strategy for IYCF” states that “breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. As a global public health recommendation, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Congratulations Congratulations on your decision to breastfeed your new baby. We know you will find breastfeeding a happy, rewarding experience, and our staff is eager to help and support you in whatever way possible. The healthcare professionals at Woman’s have written this book to support the information you will receive in classes, from the nursing staff and from your doctors. Supporting the New Mother and Her Decision to Breastfeed The support and encouragement of the father or partner and other support persons is one of the most important indicators of the mother’s success in breastfeeding. Supporting her choice to breastfeed allows her to relax and enjoy this special time without feeling stressed or pressured. Support and encourage her decision to breastfeed in the presence of family or friends, especially in the early weeks. One way you can help mom out is by taking turns getting up in the middle of the night. You can help by changing the baby’s diaper and bringing the baby to mom so she may breastfeed. It is amazing how much more rest you can get by sharing roles and responsibilities with your loved one. The extreme closeness of a nursing mother and baby may contribute to feelings of isolation. Feelings of uselessness and being deprived of one of the most enjoyable ways of relating to the baby often surface the first few weeks. There are ways that you can become close to your baby even if you are not feeding the baby. Diapering, bathing and cuddling are great ways of feeling involved. Gaze into the baby’s face and speak to him. He probably already knows your voice! Your voice and touch are very important to the baby and will help him learn so much about you. A baby is a rewarding addition to your life. Be patient with yourself and mom and remember it is important to offer support and encouragement to her. This book Breastfeeding and Breastmilk aims to guide new mothers interested in traditionally raising their kids. Now, there is an increasing interest in the Siddha methods at the global level. In this context, this book, in a simple language, serves as a tool for this and also reveals how the concepts of Siddha rituals can be beneficial for one's baby.