NeoLacta Lifesciences

  The composition of breast milk and formula The composition of breast milk and formula have important difference. As formula manufacturing companies try replicating formula with that of mother’s milk it is made of cow’s milk. It is with added nutrients like vitamins, minerals and hydrogenated fats which makes it difficult for the babies to digest. “Did you know the salt [sodium] content in cow’s milk is pretty much at toxic levels for babies?” says Professor Peter Hartmann, a well know renowned authority associated with the first breast milk bank, Western Australia. Mothers milk is a living fluid. It generates and adapts to the baby’s changing needs. If mother or her baby is unwell, her body will make antibiotics that will help fight the illness and protect against the infection. Why not formula milk? Mostly baby’s formula milk is made of skimmed cow’s milk with added emulsifiers and stabilizers. Fats in formula milk is hard to break and very difficult for the baby to digest....

  Myth : Eating is necessary during pregnancy Energy requirements vary among individuals. It is generally recommended that pregnant women increase their daily intake by 300 kcal is sufficient. Excessive food consumption leads to gaining excess weight, in addition the baby can be overweight. Myth : Coffee or tea Is Forbidden During Pregnancy Studies have shown that consuming about 200 mg of caffeine or about 2 cups of coffee is considered a safe limit in pregnancy. Excessive consumption of coffee may lead to miscarriage or the baby may be born underweight; this is, however, an extreme case and the mother has to consume a huge quantity of caffeine to get into such situation. Myth: If you eat a little less, the baby will take some of the extra fat off you. Your baby is not being built from fat. Fat is a way your body stores glucose, the main source of energy for your body. The difference is that glucose can not be made into protein to build your baby’s tissues. When you are eating lit...

Fenugreek seeds (methi): Methi seeds have been used for generations around the world to increase breastmilk supply. There is a small amount of research to back this ancient belief, but not enough to be sure that they are effective at this. Fenugreek seeds are a source of healthy vitamins that are good for lactating mums such as omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are important for your baby’s brain development. Fenugreek leaves (methi ka saag) are rich in betacarotene, B vitamins, iron and calcium. Fenugreek tea (methi ki chai): It iss a popular drink given to new mothers. Methi can also be added to many dishes, especially vegetables, and meat dishes and can be used while making paranthas, pooris or stuffed rotis. Fenugreek (methi) is a member of the same plant family as peanuts (moongphali), chickpeas (chhola) and soyabeans. If you are allergic to any of these foods, you may also react to fenugreek. Fennel Seeds (saunf): Fennel seeds are another traditional remedy for increasing milk supply. T...