The
production of milk by the breast of a new mother greatly depends on her
‘brain-activity’.
In a healthy mother (NO DIAGNOSED CONFOUNDING HEALTH ISSUES), ‘BRAIN ACTIVITY’
so to speak, is the control that the psychological state of the mother has on the
issue of breast milk production. Thus, any form of stress, worry or dis-believe
in her ability to produce milk will hamper a mother from doing so.
The
production of milk is triggered by impulses sent to the hyperthalamus (part of
the brain) as the nerve endings in the breast are alerted for the need to
produce milk for a suckling baby. The brain upon receiving these signals produce
two hormones; Progesterone and prolactin whose actions also cause the production of
milk by the breast milk making cells (the alveoli take proteins, sugars, and fat from your blood supply and make breast milk.
A network of cells surrounding the alveoli squeeze the glands and push
the milk out into the ductules, which lead to a bigger duct).
This therefore should recommend that, a baby
be put to breast to suckle even if no milk is seen flowing.
Onless otherwise advised by a Nutritionist/Dietitician/Doctor, NEVER RUSH into giving your child formula-feeds or you not only greatly affect the
optimal development of the newborn but affect your own side of the “benefit share”.
Always
speak to a Nutritionist/Medical Personal before taking such a huge decision to
give formula-feeds which should be the last option.
CONCLUSION
Unless
medically advised, never hastily make the decision of giving your newborn
formula-feed just because you breast hasn’t produced milk on the first day.
Keep triggering the production switch by putting your baby to the nipple to
suckle whiles psychologically staying positive. You sure to produce milk.
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This article was reviewed on Wednesday,
3rd August, 2016 By Nu. Sallah Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist
at Nutritional
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