The word lactate refers to the action of breastfeeding or giving breast milk to a baby, it is related to lactation, which consists of feeding a baby with milk from its own mother. It is important to note that breast milk is a unique food that brings many nutritional benefits to the baby, in addition to creating a strong connection with the mother. There are two ways to breastfeed, one is exclusively, where the baby will not feed on anything other than breast milk, and another in a combined way where the infant, in addition to breast milk, also feeds on other liquids such as juices or soups, however the first option when feeding will always be breast milk.
As a result of the creation of infant formulas and bottles, breastfeeding is a practice that has been lost over time. Pediatric professionals recommend mothers to breastfeed their babies for at least the first year of life, since breast milk contains numerous nutrients that protect babies from any disease, in addition to the benefit it brings to the mother, since breastfeeding loses the body weight gained during pregnancy.
When breastfeeding it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, a special breastfeeding bra or a soft and pleasant sleeveless top. It is important to have a previous training before starting to breastfeed, this can help the mother to be ready for when it is time to do it. It is not advisable to give a pacifier immediately to the baby since it can make it difficult to breastfeed, since the child will be familiar with the pacifier and not with the mother's breast, it is better to give it when the baby is one month old, enough time for the infant to get used to being breastfed.
Here are a series of steps that the mother should keep in mind when breastfeeding: Prepare a space in the house to breastfeed the baby, with a comfortable chair in a warm environment, where the mother is relaxed to feed her baby. This space can easily be close to the infant's crib.
