Can I eat garlic while breastfeeding? Don't fall into the misunderstanding of breastfeeding

It is very important for new mothers to adjust their diet during the breastfeeding period. They need to understand some dietary taboos. They can eat some garlic appropriately because garlic has bactericidal effects and is good in inhibiting intestinal bacteria. Of course, they should not eat too much to avoid hurting their stomach. We also need to understand some misunderstandings about diet.

Misconception 1: Moms can’t eat cool vegetables?

A mother’s breasts are equivalent to a processing plant. The nutrients of food are absorbed by the intestines and then enter the blood. Then, the breasts will actively "process" these nutrients to meet the needs of the baby. That is, even if the mother consumes cool foods, the breasts have already processed the nutrients from these foods in the best way possible.

Of course, breastfeeding mothers are not completely free from taboos. The taste of food consumed by the mother will be transferred to the breast milk and affect the baby's appetite. For example, if the mother accidentally eats garlic, the baby may not be willing to breastfeed because he cannot accept the taste.

Misconception 2: Other people’s breast milk is better than your own?

In addition to letting the baby drink the mother's milk, the phenomenon of "borrowing milk" may occur during breastfeeding due to insufficient milk and other reasons. Although the composition of each mother's breast milk is different, from a genetic point of view, the biological mother's milk is most suitable for her baby, so don't borrow milk easily.

In addition, as the baby grows, the composition of breast milk is constantly changing. If your baby is 7 months old, do not borrow the milk that your 3-month-old baby currently has. The so-called better milk may not necessarily meet the needs of your own baby.

Misconception 3: Can babies breastfeed while sucking the nipple?

Mothers who have not breastfed may think that the baby can suck milk by sucking on their nipples. In fact, this is a big misunderstanding.

When the baby is sucking milk, he must hold the areola and nipple at the same time to suck milk. Incorrect sucking methods result in insufficient milk supply and the baby becomes hungry more easily.

Myth 4: Babies who are exclusively breastfed get hungry quickly?

Some babies close their eyes after feeding for a while, and parents think they are asleep, but in fact they may just be tired and close their eyes to rest for a while. If you stop breastfeeding at this time, the baby will still cry because of hunger. Milk is divided into foremilk and hindmilk. Foremilk contains more water and is relatively thin, while hindmilk contains more fat and other ingredients, and the milk becomes whiter and thicker. When feeding, ensure that there is enough time for the baby to consume both the foremilk and the foremilk.