Breastfeeding Mommies Preparation for Ramadhan

It Syaa'ban already and Ramadhan is just around the corner. So, Mama Lina pun cari lah jugak tips2 nak menghadapi Ramadhan for breastfeeding mommies. I will be sharing with you some of the issues that worries mommies about fasting and breastfeeding. This is my first time breastfeeding during fasting. Buckle up mommies! Let's prepare our self. MENTAL and PHYSICAL.

Issue 1 : Will fasting while I am breastfeeding harm my baby?

Your baby will not be harmed, because you will be able to keep up milk production while you are fasting. Cutting your intake of calories should make no difference to the amount of milk you produce. 

This is because your body adapts by changing the way it uses the available calories, and makes up for a lack of food or fluid by becoming better at releasing energy. 

Issue 2 : Will my baby be affected by changes in my breast milk?

Your baby is unlikely to be affected by the changes in your breast milk. He will be used to your milk changing a little already, depending on what you eat and how much he needs to feed. We know that even if a mother fasts for 24 hours, the fat content of her breast milk will not change. 

If you eat so little that you start to lose weight, the type of fat in your breast milk may change, but not the amount. Although the breast itself can make some milk fats, other types of fat will come from your own fat stores if there is not enough in your diet. 

View full article from babycenter.comhttp://www.babycenter.com.my/a1028957/breastfeeding-and-fasting#ixzz2VssqjCut

There you go mommies , no harm for breastfeeding mommies to fast during Ramadhan but a few things need to be taken care before and during fasting month. We are fasting just like a normal person but we need to add more effort to make sure the milk supply and body health at the top condition so the breastfeeding journey will run smoothly.

Let read some tips which I manage to collect from the net :) 

1. Prepare EBM Stock 

Although studies show milk production in terms of quantity will not be affected by fasting, prevention is better than cure right ? Since its still early Syaa'ban, I believe the we still have time to stockpile the EBM for our babies. Start now okeh!

2. Think positive 

Positive mind will get positive result. Rest assured that we are capable to got through these period of fasting . Do not worry so much on milk production issue. Pray hard that Allah will help us for this journey. 

3. Take care of or nutrition
A nutritious diet is important for lactating mommies. How to achieve that as below.

Eat more fiber (Fiber) 
- take foods high in fiber such as dates, oats and fruit / vegetables because it can reduce the acid in the stomach which can cause gastritis and heartburn.

Drink enough water 
- 2 to 3 liters of good water is still needed. Therefore, between the time of breaking and dawn, try to drink as much water as possible . It is important to avoid dehydration during fasting. Avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks!

Enough protein and carbohydrates 

- Protein sources such as meat, soy, dairy; and carbohydrates such as bread and rice should be sufficient for breast-feeding and fasting mommies.Those food will be converted as daily energy for body needs. Be sure to take minerals, vitamins and sugar -to meet the requirements of vitamins and minerals needed for proper functioning of the body system. Healthy sugar intake from fruit juice or glucose drinks during the break is a quick way to restore energy after fasting.

I would recommend to take NURICH Lacto-lite which can supply the probiotic and prepare our stomach for this fasting season. More info of the product is HERE.

How NURICH Lacto-Lite can help you?

     * Get rid of body toxins
     * Promotes metabolism
     * Promote the growth of good bacteria
     * Helps to prevent indigestion
     * Helps relieve constipation
   

It is not an easy road taken but I am determined to make this journey a successful breastfeeding journey. This is my first time breastfeeding during fasting month but I hope my readers and I can make it. Lets inspire each other for our love one. Mama L.O.V.E you so much baby Afnan and Abg Ariff :) This is a pledge Mama made to myself.

xoxo,

Mama Lina

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Lacto-Lite : Pregnant Mommy's Best Friend

Good News for pregnant mommies out there!

A great product for you and your baby inside the womb.

It is called : Nurich Lacto-Lite.

What are the benefits?

Ia menggabungkan yogurt kultur hidup dan inulin (INULIN adalah probiotik) yang dapat meningkatkan keberkesanan bakteria berguna di dalam badan manusia. Pengambilannya dapat menggalakkan penyerapan nutrisi, mengekalkan keseimbangan mikrob dalam saluran usus, menjadikan fungsi perut dan usus kekal sihat, dan seterusnya meningkatkan daya keimunan badan. Produk tersebut adalah sesuai untuk wanita yang mengandung.

Apa kebaikan Probiotik ni?

1. Untuk tumbesaran anak yg sihat

2. Mengurangkan masalah kesihatan ibu mengandung seperti sembelit, pedih hulu hati, keputihan, kencing tidak lawas dan sebagainya

3. Mengekal dan meningkatkan kesihatan ibu-ibu mengandung dan anak yang dikandung

4. Mengawal kencing manis dan berat badan wanita ketika hamil dan selepas bersalin.

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Article from Utusan Malaysia (click here to read more) :

Sebagai seorang wanita, impian bergelar ibu adalah naluri semula jadi yang tidak dapat dinafikan. Disebabkan itulah, sebaik sahaja disahkan mengandung, bakal-bakal ibu pastinya mengambil berat akan pemakanan mereka sepanjang sembilan bulan agar kesihatan diri serta anak yang dikandung sihat.

Untuk itu, bagi menjamin kesihatan bakal-bakal ibu, mereka digalakkan mengambil produk pemakanan berkhasiat yang baik khusus untuk keperluan pemakanan wanita mengandung.

Di samping pemakanan berkhasiat yang lazim dinasihatkan oleh para doktor, kini ibu-ibu mengandung turut disarankan agar mengambil makanan yang mengandungi probiotik untuk menjamin kesihatan anak yang dikandung.

Dalam masa yang sama, pemakanan yang berkhasiat amat digalakkan agar ia dapat menampung kesihatan bayi sebaik dilahirkan sehingga menjangkau 1,500 hari.

Dipercayai sepanjang tempoh ini merupakan masa kritikal untuk pembentukan serta tumbesaran anak-anak dan ia perlu diberi perhatian serta tumpuan oleh ibu bapa.

Oleh yang demikian, menurut Pakar Obstetrik dan Ginekologi, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dr. Natasha Ain Mohd. Nor, ibu-ibu mengandung digalakkan mengambil pemakanan yang mengandungi probiotik seperti tempe, yogurt, minuman berkultur, miso dan sesetengah minuman jus atau soya.

Ini kerana ulas Dr. Natasha, golongan itu sering menghadapi pelbagai masalah kesihatan seperti sembelit, pedih hulu hati, keputihan, kencing tidak lawas dan sebagainya.

Dengan adanya ‘bantuan’ daripada pengambilan makanan-makanan yang mengandungi probiotik, ia dapat membantu mengurangkan masalah tersebut dengan penambahan bakteria baik di dalam usus.

Ia juga dapat mengekal dan meningkatkan kesihatan ibu-ibu mengandung dan anak yang dikandung kerana lazimnya daya tahan wanita semasa mengandung akan menurun.

“Ibu-ibu yang mengandung digalakkan mengambil makanan yang kaya dengan probiotik melalui diet harian dan memakan suplemen dalam bentuk kapsul, pil atau susu ibu mengandung yang terdapat probiotik.

“Pengambilan probiotik bukan sahaja memanfaatkan kepada ibu malah ia turut memberi kebaikan kepada anak yang dikandung.

“Secara tidak langsung, kebaikan probiotik yang diambil semasa mengandung akan berterusan sehingga anak yang dilahirkan mencecah 1,500 hari," ujarnya ketika ditemui di Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, baru-baru ini.

Probiotik ialah bakteria baik yang terdapat pada dinding usus untuk menjadikan badan kuat dan sihat. Ia menggalakkan kesihatan yang baik, menghasilkan keseimbangan dalam ekosistem usus dan membantu sistem penghadaman berfungsi dengan baik.

Malah sistem ketahanan badan yang baik diperlukan bagi menjaga kesihatan.

Di sinilah probiotik atau ‘bakteria baik’ dalam usus dilihat memainkan peranan penting bagi memperkuatkan lagi sistem imun.

Kekurangan probiotik juga menyebabkan sistem ketahanan badan tidak berkembang dengan baik. Ini boleh membawa kepada gangguan sistem ketahanan, gejala alahan dan obesiti.

Menurut Dr. Natasha banyak kajian klinikal telah dilakukan mengenai makanan tambahan probiotik. Salah satunya oleh seorang profesor dalam bidang perubatan kanak-kanak dari Universiti Turku, Finland, Dr. Erika Isolauri.

Kajian yang dilakukan oleh Dr. Isolauri baru-baru ini telah menemui fungsi terbaru probiotik di mana ia mungkin memainkan peranan penting untuk mengawal paras gula dan juga berat badan bagi ibu-ibu mengandung.Ini bermakna probiotik mampu mengawal kencing manis dan berat badan wanita ketika hamil dan selepas bersalin. 

Bagaimanapun ujar Dr. Natasha, ia masih lagi dalam kajian awal dan kajian seterusnya perlu dilakukan. Kata beliau, pengambilan probiotik juga adalah untuk maksimumkan kebaikan bayi selain dapat meredakan bayi yang sedang mengalami masalah cirit birit.

Berbicara mengenai jumlah pengambilan probiotik, ulas Dr. Natasha, setiap individu adalah berbeza dan seelok-eloknya mengikut nasihat yang disarankan doktor.

Apabila ditanya mengenai kesan sampingan pula, ulas Dr. Natasha, kajian-kajian saintifik tidak menunjukkan sebarang kesan buruk yang tidak diingini di kalangan wanita mengandung dan bayi. Dr. Natasha juga percaya orang ramai perlu dididik mengenai manfaat probiotik kerana ia bukan sahaja memberi kebaikan kepada ibu-ibu mengandung serta bayi tetapi juga kepada orang ramai.

Woman's Body Shape

Do you know that woman are born with different body shape. Below image will help you to identify your own body shape.

Apple (triangle downward)
Apple-shaped women have broader shoulders and bust, and narrower hips.

Pear, Spoon, or Bell (triangle upward)
Pear-shaped women's hip measurements are greater than their bust measurements.

Hourglass Shape (triangles opposing, facing in)

Here, the hip and bust are almost of equal size, with a narrow waist.

Banana, or straight (rectangular)
Banana-shaped women's waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurement.

A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that 46% of women were banana-shaped; just over 20% were pear-shaped; just under 14% were apple-shaped; and only 8% were hourglass-shaped. The hourglass is normally accepted as the "ideal" female shape in Western countries.

Even if those studies are  from Western countries. Same goes in Malaysia, the hourglass is the most ideal body to die for. After the age of 25, woman body will start to developed fat around their waist to balance the hormones development which reducing after woman reach certain age either they are married or not.

So, what are the precaution we take to keep having the ideal body shape? Are we leveraging our beauty and health on plain LUCK? NO. Please take care and L.O.V.E of our body uols!

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