"Doctor, what should I do if the child is crying but has not yet given milk? Can I give the child some water first?" Novice mothers who have just given birth to the baby are most afraid of hearing the child cry, but they have not yet succeeded milk. When encountering this situation, they are often at a loss, and finally drink water or milk powder under the guidance of the elderly or other people.
What is the first food of a normal newborn?
The first bite of a baby after birth should be breast milk. Not milk powder, water, or brown sugar water. In the case of normal childbirth, sugar water and milk powder should not be added to avoid reducing the enthusiasm of newborns to suck and also reduce the risk of allergies.
The first breast milk here is also called colostrum. It is a yellowish, viscous liquid that looks like a nasal mucus, but it has a high nutrient content.
What is colostrum?
The milk secreted within 7 days after childbirth is called colostrum, which is often pale yellow, thick in texture, rich in nutrients and immunologically active substances, which contributes to the initial development of the baby’s intestinal function, and provides immune protection to newborns. Very precious for children. Three benefits of
colostrum The protein content of
colostrum can reach 20-30G/L, which is 2-3 times that of mature milk. Nearly 90% of the protein is whey protein, and its amino acid pattern is closest to the needs of newborns.
Colostrum is rich in immunoglobulins and cytokines, including SIgA, interleukins, lipases, etc., which are good for neonatal immune system, intestinal maturation, digestion and absorption.
Colostrum is rich in oligosaccharides (called prebiotics in life), which can be used as the metabolites of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in the intestinal tract of newborns to promote the colonization and growth of probiotics, which is conducive to new birth Children quickly establish intestinal microecological environment.
Start the milk as soon as possible and ensure that the first bite is breast milk. This is a necessary guarantee for normal newborns to obtain breast milk. If the first bite of the newborn is not breast milk, but formula milk. At this time, the foreign protein ingested by the newborn may become the allergen causing delayed-type allergic reactions.
This is not an absolute situation, but parents should pay attention just in case. Because the development and function of the intestinal mucosa of newborns are not yet mature, and the intestinal flora barrier has not yet been established, the foreign molecular proteins in the milk powder can easily enter the body through the intercellular space of the intestinal mucosa, sensitizing the immature immune system.
So the problem came, some people said: "Everyone knows the principle! But a few days ago, the milk was unsuccessful, you can't starve your child out of low blood sugar."
worry about neonatal hunger and low blood sugar in the early stage of milking , Often give up waiting for milk secretion and can not make the first mouthful of the newborn's breast milk. In fact, newborn babies have richer energy reserves and blood sugar maintenance abilities at birth, especially the rich brown fat that can quickly supply energy in TA.
newborns have a low risk of severe dehydration and hypoglycemia when they lose no more than 7% of their weight within 3 days of birth. How do you understand this sentence? We can think that the newborn is giving the novice mother a time to start the milk. During this waiting time, the mother can actively start the milk for at least 2 days and insist on waiting for the secretion of milk. How does
start milk quickly? The key principle of
As soon as possible after delivery, let the newborn suck the nipples repeatedly.
The first bite of a baby after birth is breast milk. As long as the weight loss after birth does not exceed 7% of birth weight, breastfeeding should be continued.
Newborns do not need to wipe or disinfect the nipples excessively before breastfeeding.
Maintain a happy mood, a warm environment, massage the breast, etc., which will help smoothly and successfully open milk.
Breastfeeding method
When novice mothers breastfeed their babies, it is recommended to sit and breastfeed. Feed the breasts on both sides in turn, that is, after sucking one side, let the newborn suck the other side. Even if the newborn is struggling to suck at the beginning, you must insist on letting the TA suck. Some mothers start breastfeeding early and have plenty of milk, but the newborn is full after eating one side of the milk. When the mother is unwilling to suck the other side, the mother will also use a breast pump to suck the other side's milk.
After breastfeeding, don’t lay the newborn right away. Hold the head and neck with your hands and hold it upright. Let the TA’s head rest on the mother’s shoulders. Pat the back gently to expel the air in the stomach to prevent milk overflow. . How does
promote milk secretion?
After the newborn is born, let TA suck breast milk frequently,Each nipple gets sucked every 2-3 hours. If the newborn does not cooperate, you can use a breast pump assistive method, which can increase milk secretion.
The physical state of the mother is the prerequisite for milk secretion, so after giving birth to the ward, she should take reasonable rest, reduce visits, and at the same time relax herself. A happy mind is a prerequisite for successful breastfeeding.
In fact, when you enter the third trimester, you should realize the importance of breastfeeding and get encouragement and support from your husband and friends around you. This is also a necessary environment for successful breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is very important for newborns. In addition, novice mothers should remember to insist on exclusive breastfeeding within 6 months of age.
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