The Importance of Family Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

In carrying out the role of a nursing mother, often a woman is faced with various challenges, mainly due to the lack of support that should be obtained from her immediate environment, namely her husband or immediate family such as grandmother and grandfather baby.
Various studies have shown, among breastfeeding mothers who get full support from their husbands and families have a higher success rate than breastfeeding mothers with husbands and families who are not too helpful in caring for your child.


Pediatrician and lactation counselor at Pondok Indah Hospital, Dr. Jeanne Roos-Tikoalu SpA, said that the husband plays a very important role in the success of breastfeeding. The husband must be the number one supporter for his wife, and participate actively in caring for the child.


"Husband's support for his wife when breastfeeding is very influential for the smooth production of breast milk. A harmonious relationship with his wife during breastfeeding can increase the work of the hormone oxytocin which determines the expenditure of breast milk. Jeanne Ross in a press statement .


Dr Jeanne added, the husband can also help create a calm and safe atmosphere for his wife, give a loving massage to his wife, or help take care of your child. Good cooperation between nursing mothers and husbands makes the relationship more harmonious, and increases the chances of successful exclusive breastfeeding for your child.


"Social support from other environments around the mother also has a major role in the success of breastfeeding. In addition to the husband, families such as grandmother and grandfather of the baby also have a very strong influence on the success of breastfeeding," concluded Dr. Jeanne.




Source: Investor Dail

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