A nursing mother must follow a specific diet. This helps prevent the possible occurrence of allergic diseases in the baby. Cow's milk can become quite a strong allergen. However, it is very beneficial for your health.
Benefits of milk for a nursing mother and baby
Milk is a food product that is very healthy. For humans, it is the most valuable supplier of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. It should be noted that many of the amino acids contained in this product are essential. This means that these compounds are not synthesized in the human body and can only enter it with food.
Despite all the usefulness of milk, it is categorically contraindicated for some people, since the product is a fairly strong allergen. Milk protein allergy manifests itself in different ways. Most often, it is accompanied by the appearance of a rash, itching, and peeling of the skin.
Some breastfeeding mothers question whether they should drink milk. Experts assure that drinking it during active lactation is quite acceptable if the baby and mother are not allergic to this product. Naturally, in everything you need to observe the measure. Do not drink liters of milk. It is better to give preference to fermented milk products.
Milk should be used especially carefully by mothers of newborn children. For a start, try a small amount. If after 5-10 minutes after feeding the baby he does not have allergic reactions, the mother can increase the volume of milk she drinks.
If your baby has any allergy symptoms, stop drinking milk. It should be noted that goat's milk is less allergenic than cow's milk. It is also incredibly useful.
How to use milk as a lactation enhancer
Milk is not only a valuable source of calcium and amino acids, but also stimulates lactation. If a young mother is experiencing certain problems associated with insufficient production of breast milk, she may start drinking special teas.
To prepare the most effective remedy designed to stimulate lactation, you need to pour a little cow's milk into a saucepan, add dry black tea and boil, then let the drink brew for 30 minutes. Further, the infusion should be filtered and drunk half a glass several times a day. Tea should be moderately strong, but at the same time pleasant enough to taste. You don't need to add sugar to it.
Perfectly stimulates lactation and nut milk. To prepare it, you need to pour chopped walnuts into a saucepan with milk and heat. Drink the drink warm.
