Lactating mothers interact more positively with their babies, breastfeeding reduces the mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes is less common among those who breastfeed. Breast milk encourages growth and development and gives a baby the perfect nutrition.
Importance of Breast Milk for Newborns
Keeps the body healthy.
Protects against sickness, allergies, and obesity.
Protect against infection.
Quickly digested.
Common Lactation Problems Faced by Nursing Mothers
Delay in initiating breastfeeding.
The delay in milk is due to delivery complications and diabetes.
Cracked, Sore, Tender nipples.
Insufficient production of milk.
Baby is not latching on properly.
Too much breast milk.
Blocked milk duct.
Mastitis
Fungal infection.
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breast Milk meets babies’ nutritional needs.
Breast Milk protects babies from infections and disease as it contains antibodies.
Breastfeeding babies have a lower risk of obesity and type 1 diabetes. Sudden instant death syndrome.
Suitable for baby digestion.
Helps the baby’s immune system.
Breast Milk has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and vitamins for babies.
Development
Symptoms of Lactation Problems
Sore nipples
Engorgement
Pain while breastfeeding
Postpartum depression
Biting
If breastfeeding is low, there is a risk of breast cancer or ovarian cancer
Feel a hard spot in the breast
Ayurvedic Remedies for Lactation Mothers
Ginger
Garlic
Watermelon
Fenugreek
Nuts/dry fruits
Herbs Used in Siddha Ayurveda Medicines for Lactating Mothers
Shatavari ( Thaneer Vittan / Asparagus racemosus) – increases prolactin hormone and induces breast milk secretion.
Flaxseed ( Aali Vidai / Linum usitatissimum) – increases prolactin level and enhances breast milk secretion.
Fenugreek ( Vendhayam / Trigonella foenum graecum) – is a galactagogues herb used to increase breastmilk secretion.
