Patient's question:
I am a first-time mother and had a cesarean section. My baby is breastfeeding. I heard that when menstruation comes, you cannot breastfeed the baby anymore, as it is said that the quality of breast milk becomes poor and lacks nutrition. I would like to ask if this is true. Thank you!~Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:It's fine, it won't cause any negative effects. Don't worry.
Starting from the fourth month, gradually add rice porridge, mashed noodles, thin rice congee, fish, and lean meat balls, etc.
In short, follow the principle of gradual progression: start small and increase quantity, start thin and thicken gradually, start with one food and introduce more varieties, start with simple foods and progress to more complex ones.
There is no fixed pattern.
As long as there is no digestive upset, try to prevent picky eating as much as possible.
However, generally, introduce complementary foods during main meal times at first. At other times, you can supplement with appropriate amounts of breast milk.
If there is diarrhea, pause the introduction of new foods. Or reduce the amount being introduced.
Once improved, gradually resume adding foods following the progression.
The purpose of introducing complementary foods is to prepare for weaning. Breast milk cannot be consumed indefinitely. It's inevitable that weaning will eventually happen.
Also, the quality of breast milk gradually declines over time.