How long does a woman breastfeed?

Breastfeeding is a very important period for women. During this period, women's main task is to breastfeed their children. Compared with other feeding methods, breastfeeding is the best feeding method because the nutrients in breast milk are more suitable and important for children. So, how long does a woman's breastfeeding period usually last? This will be introduced below!

1. Length of lactation cycle

According to the labor protection regulations of our country's State Council, there are clear provisions in the breastfeeding period should be one year, that is, from the day the baby is born to the age of one. Our country stipulates that the breastfeeding leave is 90 days. However, in some places, in order to reward late marriage and late childbirth or for other regulations, the duration of maternity leave may vary. The length of maternity leave will depend on the local situation.

2. Fasting during lactation

1. Malted milk

Because the malt in malted milk will inhibit the mammary gland from secreting milk, reducing milk production, which is not good for the baby's health.

2. Spicy and irritating food

Breastfeeding mothers should try to eat less irritating foods, such as leeks, garlic sprouts, chili peppers, pepper, fennel, and wine. Irritating foods can not only easily damage body fluids, consume qi and blood, aggravate qi and blood deficiency, and cause constipation, but also easily enter the baby's body through breast milk and affect the baby's health. However, a small amount of condiments, such as pepper, vinegar, etc., are still acceptable.

3. Fried foods and high-fat foods

This type of food is not easy to digest. Breastfeeding mothers have weak digestive ability, and the nutrients in fried food have been lost a lot during the frying process. Eating it during breastfeeding is not good for postpartum recovery.

4. Tobacco, alcohol, coffee, etc.

Tobacco, alcohol and coffee are things you should try to stay away from during breastfeeding. Everyone knows how harmful smoking is to babies. Although a small amount of alcohol can promote milk secretion, excessive alcohol will inhibit milk secretion. Coffee contains caffeine, so breastfeeding mothers are advised to drink less or no coffee.

3. Use Chinese medicine with caution during breastfeeding

Some Chinese medicines can nourish yin and blood, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis for mothers after childbirth. They can enhance physical fitness, promote uterine contraction and prevent puerperal infection. However, some Chinese medicines will enter the breast milk and make it turn yellow or have the effect of reducing milk production, such as rhubarb, roasted malt, Xiaoyaosan, mint, etc.

Gongxuening Capsules can be used to treat postpartum or post-abortion uterine bleeding, but women who are breastfeeding should stop breastfeeding for one week. During this period, they can take Gongxuening Capsules. Of course, if you want to continue breastfeeding, you should wait until you stop treatment to avoid the medication affecting your baby.