Hello. This time, I would like to introduce the contents of the “Nutrition Guide for Mothers and Babies” published by the Maternal and Child Health Research Foundation, regarding milk after childbirth.
I put it together for my own use as well, so that I don’t forget anything important about milk and breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding
When a baby is born, breast milk is produced due to hormones. In particular, breast milk produced during the first 4 to 5 days after birth, called colostrum, is ideal because it is rich in immune substances, proteins, and minerals that protect the baby from bacteria and viruses. Please let your baby drink it.
Breast milk is not very abundant in the beginning, but the amount will increase as the baby sucks on it. When giving breast milk, make sure to include it up to the nipple area.
For the first month or so, feeding time is not fixed, so feed the baby when he or she wants it. As the baby’s sucking ability improves and breast milk begins to flow more easily, the time for breastfeeding will naturally become fixed. When you have finished breastfeeding, do not put the baby down immediately, but rub his back and burp him to make him breathe out the air he has swallowed.
Artificial nutrition (milk)
It is well known that breast milk is good for babies, but there are times when breast milk is difficult or impossible to express. Currently, commercially available infant formulas are of good quality and can be used in such cases.
Nutrition in Milk
protein
These nutrients are important for building the body. The amount required for the development of babies is contained in accordance with national standards.
DHA
It also contains DHA, an important component for the development of brain and nerve cells, memory learning function and visual function.
taurine
It is a component found in large amounts in breast milk. It is essential for lipid metabolism and brain and nerve development.
oligosaccharide (sugar polymer containing several but not many component simple sugars)
Some manufacturers include oligosaccharides, which increase bifidobacteria in the intestines and help regulate the stomach.
Vitamins and Minerals
The formula also contains vitamins and minerals that are not fully synthesized in the body during infancy.
When breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding nurtures the baby’s mind and body. A baby’s mind is nurtured through warm contact. Therefore, when breastfeeding, it is important to maintain skin-to-skin contact by holding and looking at the baby firmly in a quiet environment, and by talking to the baby gently.
Formula Formula
Always wash your hands clean before mixing formula and follow the instructions. Weigh out the formula and hot water accurately, and give the baby the formula immediately after it is prepared. Do not make up the formula in advance. Always discard any leftover formula or formula that has been left for more than two hours.
For formula preparation and rehydration, use tap water, well water that has passed water quality tests, or water in a sealed container for formula preparation that has been boiled before use.
- Put the required amount of formula into the sterilized baby bottle with the attached spoon.
- Once the water is boiled to 70°C or higher, add about two-thirds of the finished volume, being careful not to burn yourself.
- Attach the nipple and hood firmly and shake the bottle to dissolve the milk well.
- Remove the nipple with the hood on and add hot water over 70°C (158°F) and sanitary hot water to the finished amount.
- Attach the nipple and hood and shake more gently. As soon as the milk is mixed in, cool the bottle to about body temperature by exposing it to running water or ice water.
- Make sure the bottle is at body temperature before giving it to your baby. The bottle will be hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.
*For more information, please refer to the formula instructions on the product.
From the Nutrition Guide for Mothers and Babies
summary
In this issue, we have quoted and summarized the contents of the Guide to Nutrition for Mothers and Babies, published by the Maternal and Child Health Research Foundation, regarding milk after delivery. I hope you can learn more about breastfeeding and milk nutrition.
