Nutritional choices and feeding frequency directly impact both infant growth and maternal wellness during the nursing journey. Managing common discomforts like sore nipples or areola lumps is essential for a successful experience.
Protein is important for breast-feeding women. They need more protein than the average woman in order to support the needs of their bodies as well as those of their rapidly developing infants. While women can generally get enough protein in their diets to support lactation, some women may need a little extra help.
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Women who use soy protein when breast-feeding may do so not only to increase their general protein intake, but also to reap the health benefits soy offers. While many women need not worry when including soy in their diets, some babies suffer from soy allergies.
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