Lactation

We thought it would not be possible, but yes. They have created it. The Japanese technology company Dentsu has developed 'Father's Nursing Assistant', an artificial breast so that parents can "breastfeed" the baby, which they recently presented at the SXSW 2019 fair held in Austin, Texas. It is a portable device with the shape of a woman's chest that Dad is placed at the same height tied to the back, and allows feeding the baby by holding it in his arms, as does the breastfeeding mom.

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During breastfeeding, what the mother eats passes into the milk the baby drinks, slightly modifying its taste. This early exposure to different flavors makes the breastfed baby more likely to accept them in the future and ultimately have a more varied diet. More prone to new flavors There are foods such as garlic and asparagus give a stronger taste to breast milk, without this implying that they should be avoided, unless we see that the baby insists on rejecting the breast whenever they are taken.

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The mother's milk preferably, and only formula milk, provides all the energy and nutrients that a baby needs to feed properly during the first six months of life, so they do not need any other liquid: no infusions, no teas No juices, not even water. Sometimes they are given infusions that are sold to relieve colic or help them sleep better, however these preparations not only do not work, but can be harmful in young children, as well as juices.

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Having informed health professionals who advise mothers about breastfeeding and support them in decision-making, promotes the success of breastfeeding and enhances the development of the attachment relationship between the mother and the newborn. These have been the conclusions of the symposium on "breastfeeding in hospitals" organized by the company Medela, and attended by more than 200 professionals related to the field of health.

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Finding out you're pregnant with twins can be a big surprise! It is also likely that they begin to invade a lot of doubts regarding their upbringing, and if you had decided to breastfeed, you may now wonder if you will be able to breastfeed two babies. Although breastfeeding after multiple births may require greater complexity and organization, this feeding option is the most beneficial for mother and babies, both short and long term.

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Breast milk is the best food your baby can take when you're not by his side. So how can you store and use your milk safely? We answer the most frequent questions about its conservation, so that it does not lose any of its magical qualities. When to extract the milk? Take out the milk and keep it for someone to give it to your baby when you can not breastfeed, it is a good and frequent option in breastfeeding.

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In recent years, many actresses, models and celebrities who are mothers have expressed their support for breastfeeding in public through publications on their social networks, in which they are shown breastfeeding their babies or pumping milk. A few weeks ago we shared the stunning photograph of actress Rachel McAdams, dressed in Versace while she was pumping milk during a photo shoot.

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Breastfeeding your baby is something that has multiple benefits for both: you give him the best food he can receive during his first months or years of life, and you also help protect yourself from future illnesses or complications. One of them, according to a new study, is liver disease, since it was found that breastfeeding for at least six months would help reduce the risk of getting it.

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Breastfeeding is the best food you can give a baby during its first months of life, and it is recommended to continue offering it for at least two years, according to the World Health Organization. Babies should alternate the shots between one breast and another, but sometimes it is difficult to remember which one touches them.

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Infant colic is a condition that occurs around three weeks of the baby's life and continues for a few months. It is characterized by causing intense and prolonged crying for no apparent reason, which can generate a lot of stress and frustration in the parents for not being able to calm their baby despite trying different remedies.

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