Assumptions Sour breast milk through exercise and more exercise?

Does sports make breastmouth sour? New recommendations for breastfeeding
There is an assumption that sport would make mother's milk "acidic" while breastfeeding. For this reason, many mothers shy away from actively doing sports. Experts have now drafted recommendations for action and clean up with myths.

Movement after birth promotes the physical and mental well-being of the mother. There are no disadvantages to breast milk, breastfeeding or child growth. Breastfeeding is therefore recommended to be physically active and - depending on your personal condition - to move with moderate intensity. The newly updated nationwide "Healthy Eating and Exercising Practices for Nursing and Moving Women" Network of the Healthy Living Network show parental guidance professionals how much postpartum exercise is desirable and what breastfeeding women should look for.

Sufficient exercise is beneficial in all phases of life. It improves the fitness of the heart, circulation and muscles and protects z. B. from cardiovascular diseases and depression. Therefore, it is also recommended to bring movement into everyday life as soon as possible after birth and to be active in sports.

Does sports make breastmouth sour? Image: Elena Stepanova - fotolia

The Healthy Living Network recommends that postpartum women increase their physical activity to at least 30 minutes as many days of the week as possible, depending on their personal condition. The intensity is right if the woman is easily out of breath and sweating, but can still talk (so-called talc test). At such moderate activity, the lactic acid level in breast milk does not increase. But even if mothers are very active in sports and their milk changes their taste slightly due to higher lactate levels, it is accepted by the baby.

Exercise can be well integrated into everyday life with a baby by doing errands on foot or taking regular walks. How often, how long and how intense should I move? What type of exercise is "right" (gymnastics, pelvic floor training, etc.)? In these questions breastfeeding women can be guided by their preferences and their constitution. Then you can start: just wear suitable (sports) clothing, while paying attention to enough fluid (and possibly energy) and find a balanced balance of rest and activity.

The updated recommendations for nutrition and exercise of infants and nursing women in the Healthy Living Network are supported by all relevant professional associations and professional societies. The consulting standard is available online at www.gesund-ins-leben.de and as a reprint for 3 Euro shipping and handling. (Aid)