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Breast milk: when does it come and how does the process go?
The birth of a child is a crucial moment in the life of every woman and she is surely worried by the question, when does milk come after delivery? To understand this point should be very detailed, because useful information is presented in this article.
Where does it all start?
Lactation is a physiological process that occurs in the body of a woman and provides nutrition to the baby for a long time. Many pregnant women and mothers who have just given birth are very concerned about how milk arrives, what quality it has, and whether it is enough for the child to be full.
Even in the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman begins to notice how her breasts are poured and become larger in size. And if you try to press on the nipple in the third trimester of pregnancy, you can see how white fluid flows out of it. This is colostrum, prepared in the chest as the first food for a newborn baby. Only a few days in the mammary glands is produced colostrum - it is high-calorie and it contains a huge amount of nutrients, therefore it is very useful for the child.
Since the newborn baby has a small volume of the stomach, a small amount of colostrum will be enough to nourish and saturate. In primiparous women, milk production occurs 3-6 days after the birth, and multiparous women occur in 2-4 days. In general, the volume and duration of milk production depends on the characteristics of the body, possible stresses and the course of the birth process itself.
If after delivery within 6 days milk has not come, but the breast is very swollen and hard to the touch, it means that there is milk in the breast and it needs to be decanted after a massage of the breast. And only then apply the newborn for feeding.
The emergence of milk: what to expect?
From the moment the baby’s stomach begins to increase, then there is an increase in milk in the mother’s mammary glands, as well as a change in its composition. But these processes are independent of each other. But there are cases when a woman does not receive milk at all after childbirth. If the postpartum period is good for 6-10 days, the proteins contained in the colostrum are replaced by fats, and the percentage of water also increases. 85-90% ripe milk consists of water, due to which it is not recommended to give it to the baby.
The appearance of milk
A particular effect on lactation is exerted by breast attachment and the feeding process. With the right position, the baby will be able to stimulate milk production. If the newborn sucks the nipple and does not squeeze the mammary glands, then the milk will arrive with the desired intensity.
At each feeding, you can distinguish between "front" and "back" milk. That is, first the child consumes the first product, after which he eats the second. "Front" milk is located at the exit from the breast, that is, next to the nipples. It contains a large amount of water and carbohydrates, and its hue has a bluish color. But the "back" milk, located in the hinterland of the mammary glands, is thick and oily. Its color has a yellowish tint. This product is considered much more nutritious. But, nevertheless, these two products are very useful for the baby and are necessary for its development and growth. When a woman regularly puts her baby on her breast, her body produces milk for a long time. Often, mothers stop feeding their children at 1-1.5 years of age. But quite often there are cases when a woman feeds a child up to 3 years or more.
Does the baby have enough milk: recognition methods
Probably every mother tends to worry about the frequent crying of her baby. During this period, the child can not say anything and there is no way to ask about what worries him. But at an early age, babies whimper for various reasons, often they are concerned about intestinal colic. In order to accurately understand whether the baby has enough milk to saturate, you should observe him, and then draw any conclusions:
The kid should get bigger and heavier. It is not necessary to weigh the child daily, but after a few days, weight gain should be mandatory. The norm is 10-15 attachments to the chest during the day. It is better to feed the baby not on schedule, but on demand, since such a method for the child will be much more useful.
Pay attention to the number of urinations per day. If the mother noticed that diapers are often dry rather than wet, this is a serious reason for reflection, because it can indicate dehydration, which happens when milk is not produced enough.
Take a closer look at the frequency and quality of the stool of the newborn. This may provide an answer to an important question. It is known that the first feces, it is called meconium, the baby has a black color. Over time, its shade becomes greenish, yellowish and ultimately acquires a mustard color. With constipation, the baby should think about the fact that the reason for this is an insufficient amount of breast milk in a nursing mother.
Breast-feeding
The process of stimulating lactation
Of course, breast milk is the best nutrition for a born baby. After all, the product contains many nutrients that contribute not only to the development of the baby, but also protect it from many diseases. That is why it is very important for a woman to take care of her lactation so as not to reduce it.
There are some useful tips that will help mom in this:
You should protect yourself from stressful situations, nervous tension. It is necessary that close people surround the young mother with care, positive emotions and joyful moments.
It is necessary to massage the mammary glands in order to prevent hardening in them. A contrast shower will be very helpful in this.
You need to protect yourself from various diseases, as rarely as possible to be in places where a lot of people.
The development of a sufficient amount of milk will ensure a complete and rational nutrition. Do not forget that it is very important to drink at least 1.5 liters of pure still water per day.
It should be ensured that the baby takes the nipple correctly, and it is also convenient for him.
It is necessary to apply the baby to the breast as often as possible, since it is not only useful for lactation, but will also be calm for the baby.
You should organize a daily good rest and get enough sleep.
If a woman notices that she has started to decrease the amount of breast milk, it is necessary to consult with a specialist on breastfeeding. Strengthening lactation is possible by taking decoctions of dill, caraway seeds, fennel, anise. Medicinal herbs not only have a beneficial effect on the production of a dairy product, but also help the baby suffer as little as possible from intestinal colic.
A woman should not prematurely panic if she notices that there is not enough milk being produced in her breast, because dealing with this problem is quite simple. It is very important to surround your baby with love, feed him more often, monitor his growth and development.