Lactation

It is not the first time (and we hope it is not the last) that we talk about Patricia Montero's motherhood. First we did it during her pregnancy and, since her daughter Layla was born, on February 25, from her upbringing. Defender of breastfeeding without blunt, has now returned to create debate among his followers of Instagram, by publishing a photo of himself with breast pumps, one on each breast.

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A few weeks ago we explained the recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding until six months. From that moment until the year, milk should continue to be the main food with the supplementation of other nutrients. Since 12 months, breast milk remains an incomparable food in the diet of children and that is why the recommendation of the WHO and the majority of associations and organizations related to health is to continue breastfeeding until two years or more or until the mother and son want it.

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We know that breast milk is the best food we can give our children during their first six months of life, but if we have the possibility of extending it for a longer time it is much better, because it continues to receive its benefits during the first years. However, the benefits of breast milk are not limited to the duration of breastfeeding, but their ability to protect against infections extends throughout life, according to a new study.

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The virtues of breast milk on another type of infant feeding is determined especially by its composition, since it adapts to the needs of the infant and varies throughout breastfeeding, throughout the day, and even during each feeding. For this reason, and for the beneficial effects for the development of the baby that gives that intimate act between mom and her son, the World Health Organization (WHO), recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of the baby's life and continue with the chest, along with other foods that complement the diet, up to two years or more, while mother and child wish.

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We have been able to follow the pregnancy of actress Patricia Montero and her day-to-day family with her Instagram account. We have seen her adopt difficult yoga poses when her pregnancy was very advanced, and even allowed us to enter the birth of her second daughter, accompanying her husband. And since little Layla was born on February 25, we've seen her carrying her, walking with her in a cart, hugging her older sister Lis and, of course, also hooked to her mother's chest.

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If we ask anyone what color breast milk is, the vast majority will answer "white" without thinking. And nobody will be surprised by that answer, right? Well, I will tell you that it is not entirely true. Breast milk is not always white and can acquire colors as diverse as yellow, green or red.

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It is no secret that breastfeeding is the best food we can give the baby during its first months of life. We know that it brings many benefits for their healthy growth and development, and also protects them against certain diseases or reduces their chances of suffering from them. But in addition to being a superfood that is very good for its development, breast milk also greatly influences the feeding that the baby will subsequently have, since several studies have found that babies who are breastfed are more likely to accept new flavors.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has long been warning that if current trends continue, the number of overweight infants and young children will increase to 70 million by 2025. In addition, if not remedied, infants and children Small obese people will remain obese during childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

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The unique protection that breast milk gives babies is born from the symbiotic relationships between its different components and the interaction between them and the newborn, which makes each breastfeeding unique. This food strengthens babies' immune systems and prevents infections, according to researchers and medical speakers at the XIV International Breastfeeding Symposium organized by Medela.

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