We all know that breast milk is very important for children, as it can provide them with a lot of antibodies and nutrients, allowing them to grow up healthier. Some mothers tend to gain weight after giving birth. Some people intentionally gain weight, hoping to secrete more breast milk and provide their children with more nutrition. Some people may wonder, can breastfeeding a baby help with weight loss?
Can breastfeeding babies help them lose weight
Sure, breastfeeding is undoubtedly the best way to lose weight. During pregnancy, mothers store a large amount of calories and fat in their bodies, and breastfeeding can accelerate metabolism and help burn fat. Studies have shown that breastfeeding can burn an additional 500 calories per day. Breast milk contains the most natural nutrients that can meet the nutritional needs of infants and promote their intellectual development. The safety and cleanliness of breast milk cannot be replaced by any other food.
Correct breastfeeding posture
The position of breastfeeding is very important. To adopt a suitable feeding posture, it is important to choose different postures based on the mother's current situation. Feeding a baby can be done in a sitting position, a lying position, a lateral position, an upright position, or even while walking.
The general principle is that the position adopted by the mother should be comfortable, with relaxed muscles throughout the body. One hand should hold the child's neck and back, while the other hand can hold the child's buttocks or support their own breasts according to the situation and needs at that time; When a child faces their mother, it is best for the mother and child's bodies to achieve the "three sticking", that is, chest to chest, abdomen to abdomen, chin to breast, and the baby's head and back should be in a straight line. When breastfeeding, mothers must have a calm facial expression, a slight smile, and look at their beloved baby with gentle eyes, giving the child a feeling of maternal love. They must not have a blank expression or dull gaze.
It can be seen that the question of whether breastfeeding can help with weight loss varies from person to person. Different people have different constitutions, and some are prone to gaining weight. Losing weight is very difficult and requires greater effort to achieve weight loss. But during breastfeeding, we can skip weight loss for now and prioritize the nutrition and health of the baby first.
