THE IMPORTANCE OF COLOSTRUM AND BREAST MILK

TREATING baby does not require any special skills. Only basic knowledge, logical thinking, and the willingness to seek help and advice.

Breastfeeding should be learned and you have to looked for support and advice from family, friends who have babies, as well as midwives or health observer. Most importantly, you will learn from your baby, by understanding the signals and discover how to respond signals.

During 72 hours after birth, the breasts produce a thin and yellow fluid called colostrum, the fluid consists of water, protein and minerals. Colostrum contains antibodies that protect the baby against a variety of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections.

According to parenting expert Dr. Mirriam Stoppard, during first few days, the baby should be breastfed on a regular basis, to get colostrum as well get used to the breast.

"Once your breasts produce milk, you may be surprised with a dilute form of milk. When the baby sucks, the first milk that he got (foremilk) is watery and thirst-quenching. After that, breasts produce hindmilk, which is rich in fat and protein, "said Dr. Mirriam in his book entitled Parenting Guide.

This is also confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Breast milk contains nutrients that are useful for high-quality growth and development of the baby's intelligence. 

"Mother-infant interaction and the content of the nutritional value of breast milk is needed for the development of the nervous system of the brain that can improve infant intelligence. Research shows that the IQ in babies who were breastfed had a 4.3 point, IQ points higher at 18 months, 4-6 points higher at age 3, and 8.3 points higher at 8.5 years of age compared with infants who are not breastfed”.

So what are you waiting? Do not ever think long to breastfeed your child.

13 SOLUTIONS TO GET PREGNANT QUICKLY

1.       Change your lifestyle

Check back lifestyle that you've had. Stop smoking now! Many studies have shown smoking reduces fertility, making fallopian tube clogged (inhibited sperm meets egg), thus increasing ectopic pregnancy, egg quality is low and increase risk of miscarriage. Avoid drugs and alcohol too.

2.       Physical exercise

Physical exercise are important but do not overdo it, because it can cause pituitary not stimulate egg for ovulation. Exercise every day, for 45-50 minutes will cause infertility. Reduce the frequency of exercise, for example, walk 3 times a week for 30 minutes.

3.       Keep your weight

A study showed that obesity can reduce the fertility of about 4%. Resulting in the overproduction of fat estrogren making irregular ovulation. While the body is too thin can be caused estrogen production is slow, decrease possibility to get pregnant. Have a healthy weight corresponding body mass index (BMI), approximately 18.5-24.9

4.       Check mucus

Always check the cervical mucus like egg white, supple and does not easily break in the vaginal area. We can see it by using a tissue or clean fingers. If there is cervical mucus in the vagina, it shows the peak of fertility and the most appropriate time to have sex. This mucus allows sperm easily go to the fallopian tube. Sperm can survive or live 2-3 day waiting egg mature.

5.       Note the fertile period

Fertile period is the time when the egg ready to be fertilized by sperm. Women should know her menstrual cycle and when the fertile period. For example, 28-day menstrual cycle, the first day of menstruation on August 8. Calculate when the 12th day and when the 16th day, which falls on January 19 and August 23. So fertile period in date August 19 to 23.

6.       Stay away from lubricants

Lubricants contain components that can damage sperm. To produce a natural lubricant do foreplay, by extending a touch, a hug and a kiss that will enhance the mood forr sex.

7.       Fertility tests

Not sure of the calculation of the fertile time manually? Try to count with the fertile tool on the market. The best time to test is between the hours of 11 AM to 3 PM fertility or 5 PM to 22:00 PM.

8.       Sex positions

Sex position allows the sperm to swim through the cavity of the uterus into the fallopian tube across the uterus is the missionary position. Having sex with a man on top-missionary position, making the sperm cells in the position of " ready for combat." Avoid woman on top position because of gravity allows the sperm out.

9.       Lie down

A great suggestion to lie down for 10-15 minutes after sex, but do not have to lift both legs. Should empty the bladder before sex to not rush to the bathroom afterwards.

10.   Frequency of sex

In the old days, one way to help fertility is to have sex as much as possible! But in fact this does not always increase the chance of getting pregnant women. Because if men ejaculate too often, the number and quality of sperm is reduced.

11.   Measuring basal body temperature

Measuring basal body temperature is to know when the fertile period by using a thermometer placed in the mouth or in the vagina for 5 minutes. Normal body temperature ranges from 35.5^oC to 36°C. At ovulation, the body temperature will drop and then rise to 37^oC  to 38°C. If the next day body temperature does not return to normal temperature 35°C, it is a sign that you are in fertile period, the right time to have sex.

12.   Relax and live

A very strong desire to get pregnant can make you stress. And stress can make a person lose appetite for sex and make the immune system decreases. Try to let go, sincere and enjoy life. Believe you and your partner are doing the best, the rest is beyond your control.

13.   Consult a doctor

 If you have tried the suggestions above, but after 1-2 years of not pregnant, it's time to consult to your doctor. Do not be so pessimistic!

PREGNANCY DIET AFFECT FETUS

Initially women only eating for herself, but now pregnant women should be sufficient for two people, especially for the fetus. Maternal nutrition before and after pregnancy can affect fetal growth.

Researchers from CNSR of France, gave evidence of invention from Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), that taste preferences are determined at the beginning of life, even in the womb.

During the first decade, the study focused on pregnant women, including young women. During the study, 12 pregnant women were given biscuits and sweets mixed with anise. After their birth, the reactions were monitored for the growth of their baby.

Infants who exposed to anise taste, more interested in the type food of anise. This study revealed that the baby would be easy smile and move toward the scent. Infants who are not exposed to anise, it will move away and turn.

Scientists believe that babies can feel a strong sense of the inhalation of fluid from the uterus.

"During pregnancy, a woman is relatively susceptible to the environment" said Dr. Benoist Schaal, from the Press Association.

"I believe that the experience of the mother during pregnancy affects the growing baby. Fact inner experiences and feelings and affect the baby” said fertility expert, Emma Cannon, from The Huffington Post in response to this study.

The study also indicate pregnant women who consume junk food, while pregnant or breast-feeding can damage baby's normal control of appetite, because the taste of the savory and salty junk food.

Although it is clear from these studies, that pregnant women should keep his diet, because they can carry the risk of miscarriage and birth defects.

Soft cheeses: Includes Camebert, Brie, goat cheese and blue cheese unpasteurized. Cheese made with mushrooms and can contain listeria, bacteria that can increase miscarriage.

Raw Eggs: Eat mature egg, raw or undercooked egg may contain salmonella, lead poisoning.

Red meat: Make sure you eat cooked meat. Raw meat may contain salmonella and cause toxicity. Especially minced meat, make sure you have a good process to get good meat.

Fish: Avoid eating shark, swordfish and marlin. Limit the amount of tuna fish meal, limit your consumption with less than twice a week. Because the levels of mercury in fish, which can harm the baby's neurological development.

SWEET DRINK CAUSE PREMATURE BIRTH

Consumption of sweet drinks have been linked to risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. In fact a recent study states that the consumption of sweet drinks during pregnancy, may increase the risk of premature delivery.

European researchers published American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study was designed to examine whether the drinks containing artificial sweeteners associated with premature birth.

The study involved 60,761 pregnant women in Norway were asked to complete a questionnaire to determine the amount of daily consumption of carbonated and noncarbonated beverages, whether using natural sugars and those that use artificial sweeteners.

The result is known that both the consumption of sweet drinks tend to be elevated in women with higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and requires more energy. While the consumption of sweet beverages was highest in women with a low educational background and smokers.

Pregnant women who drank more than one sugar-sweetened beverages may increases the risk of premature birth by 11 percent compared to pregnant women who do not drink sweet drinks. Although sweet drinks made from natural sugar, but it also has a similar risk for premature birth.

Pregnant women who drink more than one drink sweetened with natural sugar in a day, increasing the risk of premature birth by 25 percent compared with pregnant women who drink less.

This is related to pregnancy weight which is a risk factor for premature birth. The most related matters between premature birth and sweet drinks found among women who were overweight, as reported Emaxhealth.

Obese women who consumed sweet drinks every week have a 30 percent risk for premature delivery than obese women who do not consume sweet drinks. Risk increases by 41 percent if women who are overweight or consume sweet drinks every day.

The authors conclude that this study suggests that a high intake of two drinks, whether from sugar or artificial sweeteners associated with an increased risk of premature birht. Better to increase the intake of drinking water instead of sweet drinks, or you can also eat fruits that have natural sweetness.