PARENTING | Breastfeeding: Signs your baby feeds well and how to support your body
In observance of World Breastfeeding Week, experts are highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition and hydration for successful breastfeeding. The article suggests practical tips, such as incorporating rooibos tea, to support both the mother's health and the infant's development.
Why it matters
It promotes maternal and child health by providing actionable advice and emphasizing the need for systemic support for nursing mothers.
From steady weight gain to regular wet nappies and your breasts feeling softer.
These are some of the things breastfeeding moms should look out for to tell if your baby is feeding well.
This week marks World Breastfeeding Week, and specialist dietitian Mbali Mapholi has encouraged mothers to ensure that they are well hydrated, adding that breastfeeding requires more calories and nutrients to support your bodies.
Mapholi says breastfeeding places significant nutritional and hydration requirements on mothers.
“[They] require additional calories, nutrients, and fluids to support their own health and their baby’s development. It is a big job for your body. When you are nursing, your body needs an extra 500 to 700 calories a day, more vitamins and minerals, and plenty of hydration to keep things running smoothly,” says Mapholi, who is also a Laager Rooibos partner.
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