Patient's question:
I heard that breast milk is divided into foremilk and hindmilk. So when feeding the baby, is it better to wait until he finishes one side before switching to the other, or should I switch after he's eaten half?Doctor's answer:
Once secreted breast milk is generally the same in nutrition. If a long time has passed since childbirth, the breast milk may not be as nutritious as initially, and it is necessary to add complementary foods such as yolk, egg custard, and rice porridge to prevent diseases like trace element deficiencies. During breastfeeding, the milk that flows out first is called foremilk. Although it appears relatively clear and watery, it is rich in protein, lactose, vitamins, inorganic salts, and water. For babies exclusively breastfed, they generally do not need additional water before the age of 4 months.