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The topic for this issue is breastfeeding. This is a true gift! It is a gift that a woman has the ability to feed her baby. It is also a gift of love from Mom to her newborn baby. This ability to sustain life is a special thing.
During pregnancy, a woman ’ s body begins to prepare for
hypertrophy, meaning they get
enlarge and may become darker
glands (milk ducts) that are contained in the areola that also
Nature prepares a pregnant woman for the birth and feeding of her baby. During labor and following delivery, certain hormones are produced that cause the body
properties that help to protect the newborn until his or her own immune system is
will become more opaque and white to yellow in color. As the baby begins to breast feed, a complex hormonal release of prolactin and oxytocin (to name a few) fosters the breastfeeding process.
tremendous amount of calories, which translates into weight loss for Mom. Imagine that—losing weight without exercise! If a woman has breastfed she will
of breast disease. When prolactin is produced and released, a woman can feel a
contact between the two fosters a maternal-child bond. rhythmic rise and fall of her chest, as well as the sounds of breathing, are perceived
the baby, reducing the risk of the baby becoming sick.
Many new moms have concerns that the baby is not getting enough milk. Well, the baby is born with a special fat layer that helps to provide additional calorie
there at any one time.
Although the art of breastfeeding on face value may seem to be an easy process, it takes patience and practice for both the mom and baby. Essentially they both
health care professionals that have completed additional training in the art and
your stay on the postpartum unit. Advanced Care now has a lactation counselor
breastfeeding. It is helpful to do this before the delivery because it greatly reduces breastfeeding stress. Meeting with her while you are pregnant helps to educate you prior to actually having to breastfeed your child, eliminating stress or worry about not doing it right. She is also available after delivery if the need arises.
We at Advanced Care fully support breastfeeding.
we attempt to educate and support all women in their endeavor to breastfeed. For pregnant women, maintaining a well-balanced diet and continuing prenatal visits is necessary. Seek education and support from a lactation counselor and your doctor. Together, we can help you achieve your goal to breastfeed successfully.
PICTURED: Salvatore A. Carfagno, DO, FACOOG,
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