BREAST FEEDING (HOW DOES IT WORK?)

-

 HOW DOES BREASTFEED WORK

  • The mammary gland makes and secrete milk
  • This glands drains into a collection of lactiferous duct which carry milk to the nipple.where each duct has its own opening
  • Darker area of the skin that surrounds the nipple is called areola.
  • It helps the newborn baby to see and find her mothers  nipple.
  • soon after baby born .baby will instinctively search for her mothers nipple. this is called rooting reflex and its one of the many special talents babies are born.
  • Many new mothers need help getting their baby to latch properly or take enough breast into the mouth so that breastfeeding is comfortable.
  • when the baby begins to suck or feed at the breast ascending sensory information travels to the mothers brain causing the release of 2 harmones . prolactin and oxytocin
  • prolactin stimulates milk production and oxytocin stimulates the contraction of  lobules that hold the milk inside the breast. this is called as let down reflex
  • even the sound of baby can initiate the let down reflex
  • most child health organization around the world recommended early frequent breast feeding with mothers and baby kept close together in early newborn period to promote easy access to the breast 
  • Early introduction of formula can interfere with supply demand component of establising good milk supply.
  • In some countries newborn given other liquids or solids like water , sugar water even  before they begin breast feeding this is called prelactyl feeding is especially dangerous.
  • It can interfere with initiation of breastfeeding but it can lead to gastrointestinal infection, diarrheal disease , dehydration, death
  • Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is gold standard of infant feeding for healthy mothers and infants.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

prenatal dignosis

-
It is very important to identify the structural and functional abnormalities in developing fetus.  WHY PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS? It enables timely medical or surgical intervention of a condition before or after birth  In case of major birth defects, if so desired by the parents it gives them the option of abortion such a fetus  It enables the parents to prepare themselves physically, mentally and financially to care for a baby with a problem or defect or disability  INDICATION women age above 35 years  history of congenital anomalies  history of recurrent abortion  family history of neural tube defects  history of diabetics and exposure to certain drugs and the environmental agents  belongings of ethnic group at high risk  ultrasound detection of structural defect LETS WE DISCUSS WHAT ARE TECHNIQUES IN UP COMING POST..
Read more

Lets Talk about Acne

-
Let’s Talk About Acne (And Why It’s Not Always PCOS!) Hello, beautiful souls! 🌼 I’m Dr. Subha, an Ayurvedic doctor and a deep believer in the mind-body connection. Today, I want to have an honest, heart-to-skin conversation with you.🤞 Let’s begin with a common scene…✨ 🪞You look in the mirror. A pimple. A few more. And instantly, someone says —  “Looks like you’ve got PCOS.” But wait… really?..... Is every acne a PCOS alarm? Let me tell you the truth — NO. And I’m here to explain why, gently and clearly. 💬 Let’s Make This a Two-Way Talk — Answer This in Your Mind: Do you get acne when you're stressed? Do your breakouts worsen when you skip sleep? Do you eat irregularly or binge on processed food sometimes? Are you applying too many products in the name of “glow”? If any of these got a silent "yes" — you’re already seeing where this is going. 💡 Every Acne Has a Story. Let Me Decode a Few For You: 🌿 1. The Stress-Triggered Acne You might be handling so much — emotions,...
Read more

🧒🏼🌱 “Why Today’s School Kids Look Older, Weaker… and at Risk”

-
✍️ By Dr. Subha R, BAMS  Hi Everyone,  how are you all!!!  When I was in school, we all truly looked like children—thin limbs, shining eyes, innocent smiles. We were lean, playful, and emotionally grounded. But today, many school-going kids look like college students in both size and fashion—but not in strength or mindset. I began wondering: Is it just me noticing this? Or is childhood truly shrinking? This blog is my journey to answer that question—with science, Ayurveda, and lived observation. 1. 🧬 Early Puberty: Growing Up Too Soon Girls today start puberty as early as 8–9 years, compared to 12–13 in the 1990s. COVID lockdowns caused a surge in early puberty diagnoses across countries. External maturity comes before internal readiness—causing anxiety, confusion, and emotional struggles. 2. ⚖️ Obesity and Puberty: A Vicious Circle Overweight girls are 4x more likely to enter puberty early. Obesity raises insulin, leptin, and estrogen—triggering early hormonal shifts. K...
Read more