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Lactation (Breast Feeding)
About Lactation
Breast feeding (lactation) is one of the most natural and the best way to feed your baby. By breastfeeding, you are giving your baby protection from a variety of infections and other illnesses. As your breasts are carrying significant extra weight - good support is essential to help prevent premature sagging. A good quality moisturising cream with Elastin / Colligen applied daily to the breasts, after baby feeds, may also be beneficial to prevent cracking of the nipples and for the prevention of stretch marks. (A nice 'job' for dad!)
Please Note: That if you should need to bottle feed your baby at any time, that you should avoid Fluoridated Water, as the average bottle will contain in excess of 400% of the "recommended" daily intake of Fluoride for an infant.
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How Can I Assist Lactation?
Eat right, get rest: To produce plenty of good milk, the nursing mother needs a balanced diet that includes 500 extra calories a day and six to eight glasses of fluid. She should also rest as much as possible to prevent breast infections, which are aggravated by fatigue. Nursing mothers should not smoke. Nicotine can cause vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness for the baby, as well as decreased milk production for the mother. Maternal smoking or passive smoke may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and may increase respiratory and ear infections. Folic acid: You should have at least 400 micrograms (µg) a day. Liver, green vegetables, orange juice, and whole and enriched grains are good sources of folic acid.
Calcium: If you are 18 or younger, you should have 1,300 milligrams (mg) of calcium every day. If you are 19 or older, the daily requirement is 1,000 mg. Dairy products are the best source of calcium. Small amounts are found in leafy greens, canned fish with bones, fortified orange juice, and almonds.
Iron: 9 to 10 mg are needed every day. If your iron levels are low (iron deficiency anemia) or if your iron levels were low during pregnancy you may need to get extra iron by eating iron-rich foods or taking a supplement. Talk with your doctor about your iron needs. Meats are the best source of iron. Smaller amounts are found in cooked dry beans, leafy greens, and whole and enriched grains.
Water: Drink at least 8 glasses of filtered unfluoridated water, milk, or juice each day.
Additional information
Scientific research suggests that breastfeeding might reduce risk of Breast Cancer, Ovarian cancer, Osteoporosis and now it might lower the risk of developing diabetes. Women who breast-fed for at least one year were about 15 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who never breast-fed. For each additional year of breast-feeding, there was an additional 15 percent decreased risk.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Lactation.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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Multi Vitamin/ Mineral (high Potency), B6, C, E
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Minerals :-
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Calcium, Iron Chelate
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Amino Acids :-
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Amino Complex, L-Tyrosine (depression), L-Tryprophan (Sleeplessness)
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Food Supplements :-
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Cod Liver Oil, Nutritional Yeast, Kelp and Ocean Nutrients, Chlorophyll
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Herbs :-
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Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), Raspberry Leaf, Watercress and Parsley, Alfalfa.
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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