Disadvantages of breast milk for mothers

Breast milk refers to breastfeeding. Generally speaking, babies are breastfed for the first six months of their lives. This ensures adequate nutrition for the child and strengthens the relationship between mother and baby. But in fact, breastfeeding is harmful to mothers to a certain extent. Below, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about breastfeeding!

Breastfeeding for too long can have many disadvantages, because after 10 months of breast milk, the protein content in the milk gradually decreases, the milk becomes bland, and the nutritional value decreases, which can no longer meet the growth and development needs of the child. On the other hand, if children breastfeed for too long, they will develop a habit of not liking to eat other foods, resulting in insufficient nutrition. Moreover, if the baby is breastfed for a long time, he will become very dependent on his mother and cannot leave his mother. He will have childish thinking and lack independent training, which will affect his psychological development.

2. How old can a child be weaned from breastfeeding?

Breast milk can only meet the nutritional needs of infants under 6 months old. After 12 months, the amount of milk secretion decreases and its nutritional value is greatly reduced. As the body develops, the child's demand for various nutrients also increases greatly. If breastfeeding is still continued at this time, it will be difficult to meet the child's needs. Therefore, you should start preparing for weaning in September or October. As the amount of complementary food increases, gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding times. Generally, you should wean your baby by the age of one.

3. Breastfeeding Notes:

1. The baby's sucking process reflexively promotes the secretion of oxytocin in the mother, promotes the contraction of the mother's uterus, and can make the uterus recover sooner after delivery, thereby reducing postpartum complications.

2. It helps to consume the fat accumulated in the body during pregnancy and promote the mother's body recovery.

3. Breastfeeding can inhibit ovulation and menstruation to a certain extent, and can achieve the purpose of postpartum contraception.

4. During breastfeeding, the contact and communication between mother and baby through skin, eye contact, and language can promote the establishment of parent-child relationship between mother and baby, and also give mother psychological satisfaction.

5. Reduce the possibility of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in mothers.

6. Breast milk is almost sterile and can be fed directly. It is not easily contaminated and has a suitable temperature. The sucking speed and amount of food can be increased or decreased according to the baby's needs. It is convenient, hygienic and economical, and can reduce the pressure of family parenting to a certain extent.