Breastfeeding is generally considered only a means of providing the baby with its food and nourishment when it comes to overtly understanding its meaning. But after nine months of connectivity that develops when the baby is inside the womb is mainly through the umbilical cord. Breastfeeding is the first contact that the baby has with the mother post-partum, that helps him or her develop a bond with the mother and get comfortable with her touch. In this beautiful journey of motherhood, this natural process of breastfeeding can come with a fair share of challenges. Recognizing and understanding the importance of breastfeeding and the need of expert guidance about the same is catered to in an exceptional manner at KD Blossom women and child care hospital.
Breast feeding provides the babies with essential, antibodies, nutrients and emotional comfort and also offers various health benefits to mothers as a natural postpartum care. Breast milk is also known as ‘liquid gold’ as it has unparalleled nutritional and immunological benefits, not just the essential nutrients and the antibodies, the breast milk is a perfect balance of proteins, carbohydrates, which aids in the healthy growth and development of infants. The benefits of breastmilk can be linked to lower rates of childhood allergies, infections, obesity and chronic diseases later in life. The benefits for mothers that we talked about include, faster postpartum recovery, reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer and enhanced bonding with their babies.
Breastfeeding is natural and is expected to happen easily post the birth of a baby, but it may not come as easily for new mothers and babies. Difficulty in latching, low milk supply, engorgement, nipple pain, and concerns about infant weight gain are some common challenges. And these mostly result in having feelings of frustration, guilt and inadequacy for mothers because of how overwhelming the challenges can be. Without proper guidance and support, some mothers may abnegate breastfeeding altogether, missing out on its many benefits. And hence the dedicated team of paediatricians and gynaecologists also provide the service of lactation consultation at KD Blossom Women and Child Care Hospital
We are much unaware of a service called lactation consultants, but they do play a crucial role to guide women and to help them overcome any challenges associated with breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Not only postpartum, they also impart prenatal breastfeeding education to mothers as well. Apart from understanding the various breastfeeding techniques, positioning, latch, milk production and mastitis the team at KD Blossom Women and Child Care Hospital also provides education about aid and support to the family of the mother and the baby, like her partner, the grandparents and caregivers, so that they can help her ease out as she is slowly tries to regulate her life with all the changes in her body as well as surroundings.
Formula is commercially prepared alternative to breast milk that is made from cow’s milk, soy, or other protein sources and is supplemented with minerals and vitamins to mimic the nutritional composition of breast milk as much as possible. For mothers who are unable to or choose not to breastfeed, formula proves to be a convenient option. This way, the caregivers can also step in which makes feeding schedules flexible. Even though formula can synthetically cover up well for breastmilk, formula cannot match the other benefits for both, the mother and the child. Formula cannot provide the child with antibodies and immune boosting factors, if compared the babies who have had breast milk are seen to have less risk and lower rates of certain health conditions such as allergies, Asthma and obesity as compared to formula fed infants. On the other hand, breastfeeding is also associated with postpartum care for a mother, hence choosing to not breast feed when it is possible snatches away health benefits from the mother and the child.
In India the use of Formula has begun very recently, traditionally we have solely believed in feeding the baby breast milk even if it meant that the mother had to pump the milk, this also tells us so much about the deteriorating health of the breast and women’s bodies too. Overall body check-ups are something people are more cognizant about, but getting the breasts checked up is something not all women bring in practice.
Along with leading gynaecologists, KD Blossom Hospital in Ahmedabad, also has a Breast Clinic as a separate service that they provide. For both malignant and non-cancerous breast conditions, the hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services. The KD Blossom Breast Clinic offers a distinctive, all-inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach for breast care that includes all clinical and supportive services, from effective and thorough screening and diagnosis to treatment planning and counselling. Their team comprises professionals such as pathologists, nurses, breast radiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, mammography and ultrasound technicians, and breast surgeons who offer individualized treatment in a nurturing setting. Their breast care experts employ the most cutting-edge and creative methods and technology of diagnosis and care.Along with leading gynaecologists, KD Blossom Hospital in Ahmedabad, also has a Breast Clinic as a separate service that they provide. For both malignant and non-cancerous breast conditions, the hospital provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services. The KD Blossom Breast Clinic offers a distinctive, all-inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach for breast care that includes all clinical and supportive services, from effective and thorough screening and diagnosis to treatment planning and counselling. Their team comprises professionals such as pathologists, nurses, breast radiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, mammography and ultrasound technicians, and breast surgeons who offer individualized treatment in a nurturing setting. Their breast care experts employ the most cutting-edge and creative methods and technology of diagnosis and care.
Breastfeeding comes with a lot of care, nurturing and responsibilities, these responsibilities are not only those that have to be taken care of after birthing, these investments have to be made from the very beginning and especially more in the prenatal care period to ensure a healthy breastfeeding phase for both, the mother and the child. KD Blossom Hospital has excellent doctors and lactation consultants who provide the right guidance for new mothers or mothers in general who are facing challenges with breastfeeding.
Breast feeding is an important step not only for the nourishment for the child, healing of the mother but also for the making their bond stronger, it promotes skin-to-skin contact, more holding and stroking. Many experts say that affectionate bonding during the first years of life helps lessen social and behavioural problems in both children and adults. Hence understanding the importance of breastfeeding guidance and consultation becomes extremely important.