Womens and Parenting

Relationship between physiology and nutrition of the mother

The mammary glands are preparing for breastfeeding since adolescence (enlargement of the breast, areola and nipple). The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and cause breast growth, increased the ducts and alveoli, lay the groundwork for the formal start of lactation. The infant’s suckling is the stimulus triggering the production and secretion of milk.

What happens during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is a time of life when the mother gives the baby a food qualitative and appropriate to their needs, breast milk. Breast milk is a substance that contains macro and micronutrients in adequate and serves food to the newborn. This situation is spread over several months of the infant’s life and requires an adjustment of the diet of the mother and infant to cope optimally meet their needs and the newborn without risk to the health of both . Read the rest of this entry »