New and Expecting mothers.
If you are an expecting mother and wondered about breast feeding, you are not alone. New and expecting mothers want to know what it will feel like while breast feeding and what to expect. This question can be hard to answer for some women, but hear is what I know for sure. Most women will experience the physical sensation of nursing. A tingling in the breast when she starts to nurse, this sensation is also felt when the milk starts to flow. Some women also feel a sense of pleasure, being satisfied and relaxed. This sensation also stimulates the release of two hormones Oxytocin and Prolactin. According to Medical News Today, Oxytocin is the reflex that gives the women a feeling of relaxation.The Prolactin produces the milk.
Now that you have an idea about breastfeeding and what to expect while nursing, lets talk about dieting while breast feeding. During your nine months of being pregnant you are going to gain some weight. If you are lucky you will lose most of the weight after the baby is born. However, dieting is not recommended while breastfeeding. There are ways for mothers to maintain healthy eating habits while nursing. The first thing you want to do is consult your doctor before starting any diet plan and get medical advise to protect you and your baby from any health risks. My recommendation is make sure you eat from all food groups.Proteins, grains, fruits and vegetables for your body. You will be surprise to know that eating different types of food changes the taste of your breast milk. If you eat right now, than your baby will be a better eater in the future.
I hope this helps.
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As I am an expecting mother and I am planning to breast feed for the entire first year (at least), this blog was helpful for me. My husband and I are also currently taking a breast feeding class to help new mothers develop skills and to know what to expect when they are starting to breast feed. I found it so interesting that the baby gives germs back to the mother while breast feeding so that the mother's body creates the nutrients and bacterias to help the baby stay healthy and to grow properly. You also mention that the idea of dieting while breast feeding isn't a good idea. While many mothers are concerned about losing pregnancy weight, they should take comfort in the fact that breast feeding is shown to help mothers heal quicker and get back to their pre-pregnancy size sooner!
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