Is breast milk without nutrition?

Many mothers see that the breast milk they squeeze out is very clear, and they wonder if their breast milk has lost its nutrients. Otherwise, why would the baby be hungry again after a while and want to eat again? It feels like water, so some mothers give up breastfeeding and choose to add baby milk powder to their children.

In fact, the clarity of mothers' breast milk does not mean that mothers' breast milk has no nutrients. It is because breast milk is divided into foremilk and hindmilk. Foremilk is relatively clear like water, and only hindmilk is whiter and thicker. And foremilk is not without nutrition, it contains more water, sugar, and protein, mainly to quench the baby's thirst. If the baby eats more foremilk and does not fully absorb the hindmilk, he will get hungry faster. This is why a baby may want to be fed again after being sucked on the nipple, or may feel hungry again after peeing.

Hind milk is whiter and contains more fat and energy, which means it is more filling. Only hind milk can better meet the growth needs of the baby. Of course, the nutrients contained in foremilk are also indispensable for the baby. Therefore, when we breastfeed, we must ensure that the baby gets enough foremilk and hindmilk. Generally, the baby will be full after about 15 to 20 minutes of effective sucking. Some mothers think that foremilk has little nutritional value, so they squeeze out the foremilk. This is not advisable. Foremilk also has nutritional value. If you want to have more breast milk, you must let the baby suck more, and suck it properly.

You may encounter many difficulties in the milk duct, but as long as mothers are persistent and confident enough, they can complete breastfeeding. You can't stop feeding your baby breast milk due to many doubts. You should know that breast milk contains many nutrients that cannot be replaced by infant formula.