Does sugar cause cancer?

 Does sugar cause cancer?

 The news that eating too much sugar causes cancer is now being heard on social media. Experts also suggest not to mix sugar in food as much as possible.

Does sugar really cause cancer? And does sugar help cancer cells grow?

First let's understand about sugar.

According to nutritionist Pratima Sen, there are different types of sugar. Types of sugar include glucose, lactose, sucrose and fructose.

Dr. Sen says, 'Fruits contain more glucose and fructose. Lactose is found in dairy products like milk and cheese. Honey and fruits contain glucose and it is not harmful. But if you eat more processed sugar i.e. food with sucrose, it will harm the body.

Pratima KC, Nutritionist

Sugar and Cancer

Sugar increases obesity. And obesity is a risk factor for diabetes. There is no doubt about it. Because if the amount of sugar increases in the body, it remains in the body as unnecessary fat. And, it brings obesity.

But science has not been able to make a clear conclusion about how it causes cancer or how it causes cancer.

What does the study say?

Last year, a study by French scientists found that sugar increases the risk of cancer. According to the study, if you drink an additional 100 milliliters of such sugary products every day, the risk of cancer increases by 18 percent.

This news created waves in the public mind. Mice were used in that study. But it was not tested on humans. They argue that more studies are yet to be done for this. Even some studies have not been able to say that it has been clearly confirmed.

Some experts believe that obesity can cause cancer even though there is no evidence that sugar is directly linked to cancer. Every cell in the body is used for blood sugar (glucose). Glucose brings energy to the body.

But cancer cells use about 200 times more energy than normal cells. The tumor grows thinner and wider, which requires more and more glucose from the lungs to grow. What this shows is that glucose also helps in the formation of cancer cells.

The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute also do not say that sugar causes cancer.

Fat cells secrete inflammatory proteins called adipokines. These elements can damage human DNA and cause tumors. The more fat cells accumulate, the more deadly protein remains in the body. Obesity increases the risk of 13 types of cancer, including breast cancer, liver cancer and colon cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute, sugar does not contain carcinogenic elements that cause cancer. However, eating too much sugar can increase the risk of obesity and cancer. But there is no evidence that cancer cells cause cancer by multiplying rapidly.

The rumor that sugar causes cancer

Dr. Arun Shahi, Oncologist

It is not true that the sugar we eat causes cancer. No matter how many studies and researches have been done on this, no concrete evidence has been found. There has not been a comprehensive study on this.

It can be seen that some people believe such rumours, and give up sugary foods at once, which is not considered good in terms of health. There are as many foods as we eat. Protein, carbohydrates and fat are made from it.

Dr. Arun Shahi

Sometimes, the diet is not good and after prolonged starvation, protein and fat are also converted into glucose. What this means is that we need glucose for energy. But too much can promote obesity and diabetes.

If obesity is not controlled or diabetes has reached 10 to 15 years, stomach cancer can occur. Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells. These divided cells also need glucose to grow. Which is obtained more from carbohydrates and sugar products.

Therefore, glucose is the basic fuel that powers each of our cells. If we eat or drink foods that contain a lot of glucose, it is absorbed directly into the blood, where it is ready to be used by the cells.

If you look at it this way, sugary foods do not directly affect you, but if you have obesity and diabetes and if you do not control it, if you eat too much processed sugary foods, there is definitely a risk of cancer.

How is sugar made?

To make sugar, the sugarcane must first be cut after it is ripe. Then cut the sugarcane into small pieces. The cut sugarcane should be washed so that it is clean and the juice should be extracted from it. Then it is cleaned by dissolving it in lime and sulphur. By doing this, mud and dirt are removed. And sugar grains are made by cooking in different stages.

Even if you don't eat sugar?

According to nutritionist Pratima Sen KC, sugar candies are eaten for taste. It is a source of carbohydrates. Rice, wheat, like the food we eat, is also a source of carbohydrates, when we eat these foods, they are also converted into sugar. That's why doctors say that even if we don't eat extra sugar, we can get the sugar our body needs from other foods as well," she says.

According to the American Heart Association, a man should not eat more than 36 grams or 150 calories of sugar per day. Women should not eat more than 25 grams or 100 calories of sugar.

What can be eaten instead of sugar?

Some people use Misri, Sakhar's Q. as a substitute for sugar They do yoga. But this is not a good option, because the amount of carbohydrates and glycemic index is the same in Misri and Sugar, says Casey.

"It is better not to use corn and sugar as a substitute for sugar," she says, "We can use natural sugar as a substitute for sugar." For example, fruits, chickpeas, raisins, etc. are sources of natural sugar.

Is it better to stop eating salt and sugar?

 Don't eat too much junk food, it contains a lot of salt. Cold drink should not be drunk, it has a lot of sugar.

This is what we hear a lot. Sugar and salt seem to be blamed for diseases ranging from high blood pressure to diabetes. Are sugar and salt really the enemy of health? What happens when you give up salt and sugar?

Nutritionist Ujjwal Rayamazhi says that the role of both salt and sugar is important for the body to function in a healthy manner. Consuming too much salt and sugar has a negative effect on health. But using limited amounts of salt and sugar in daily food does not make much difference,” he says.

Salt is made up of sodium and chlorine. which is necessary to maintain fluid level balance and control muscle contractions. Also, sugar is a form of carbohydrate and is a good source of energy for our daily activities, says Rayamazhi.

What happens when you use too much?

If you use too much salt and sugar, you can get many types of diseases. According to nutritionist Rayamazhi, excessive use of it leads to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems and kidney problems.

"For some time now, the use of food available in the market has increased rapidly. Most of these foods available in the market are high in salt and sugar. Such food also increases the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes and also increases obesity, he says.

The role of salt-sugar in weight gain

Carbohydrates are high in sugar. Therefore, consuming too much can lead to obesity. "But if it is used in a very small amount, it can help in weight control," says Rayamazhi.

The sodium in salt increases hunger hormones, leading to overeating and weight gain. Similarly, Raimajhi suggests that reducing the amount of salt will reduce the risk of high blood pressure and obesity.

Eating foods that are high in salt increases the amount of sodium in the body. When the amount of sodium increases, the body reduces the production of urine, increases thirst and the body stores more water. Which increases the weight of water in the body," he says.

What happens when you give up salt and sugar?

Food without salt and sugar can hardly be imagined, we have become accustomed to it. Rayamazhi says, "Therefore, if you leave it suddenly, the body may lack micronutrients." Hormones can be unbalanced, so it should be reduced gradually rather than quitting suddenly.

Sodium is needed to control the amount of water in the body. Sodium plays an important role in exchanging information from the brain to other parts of the body. Salt is its main source. Also, sodium is needed to keep the muscles active. Therefore, it is better to reduce the quantity than to quit suddenly,” says Rayamazhi.

Carbohydrates are needed for daily energy which is found in sugar. Rayamazhi says, "But since we get carbohydrates from other food sources, it is appropriate to consume them in a very small amount."

How dangerous are male genital infections?

How dangerous are male genital infections?

Genital burning in men can be caused by anything from a simple allergic reaction to a serious sexually transmitted disease. In some cases, the genitals may also burn due to urinary infection.

If there is no serious problem but it just itches, then it can also be caused by underwear. Especially in the summer season, the inner clothes become wet and damp with sweat. As a result, the rash becomes infected and causes itching, burning and peeling of the skin.

The risk of infection is also higher in those who wear 'synthetic fabric' underwear.

what to do

- Cotton should be used for inner clothes. Cotton cloth can keep the genitals dry for hours by easily removing the moisture and sweat from the genitals.

- Changing underwear daily.

- You can sleep without underwear at night. By doing this, if there is a problem of burning and itching, it will give relief to some extent.

Allergic reaction

Sometimes the use of moisturizers, gels or soaps can also cause allergies. The chemicals in these products can cause itching and burning.

Therefore, if this problem occurs, it is advisable to stop these products for a few days or consult a doctor.

what to do

- If it is a chemical reaction, then the genitals and its surroundings should be thoroughly washed with warm water twice a day.

- After that, wipe with a cotton cloth and put on a cotton inner garment.

Genital dryness during intercourse

Not only underwear, genitals can also burn during sexual intercourse. This problem bothers most men who experience intense burning.

This problem can be due to lack of lubricant. It can cause not only burning but also genital pain and red spots.

what to do

- If a condom is not used during intercourse, a safe type of lubricant can be used.

- Attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the genitals.

- If there is a problem with burning even after three days, it is advisable to see a urologist.

sexually transmitted disease

Sexually transmitted infections are also a common cause of male genital burning. This problem is seen as a symptom in sexually transmitted diseases like herpes, ringworm, gonorrhea and chlamydia.

To guess that it may be a sexually transmitted disease, symptoms such as reddening, soreness, discharge of pus, pain during intercourse are seen along with burning of the penis.

The main cause of sexually transmitted infections in men is having too many sexual partners and not using a condom during intercourse.

what to do

- If you suspect the symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease, you can see a sexologist or a urologist.

- Timely identification of sexually transmitted diseases and drug treatment according to the problem is possible.

Fungal infection

Symptoms such as burning, white blisters, and frequent itching are seen even when there is growth of fungus (thrush) on the penis. However, this problem is less common in men than in women.

But lack of attention to hygiene, not changing underwear daily, wearing cold underwear and having unprotected sex with a sexually infected partner can cause fungal infection.

what to do

- If there is an infection, if antifungal medicine is used, the infection will gradually disappear along with the symptoms. But the medicine should be taken only on the advice of a doctor.

- Regardless of whether there is a problem or not, you should always pay attention to hygiene and make a habit of having sex in a safe manner.

Urinary tract infection

In case of urine infection, it can be easily recognized as the symptoms are clear. Burning when urinating, feeling full in the bladder and frequent urination are the main symptoms of urinary infection.

what to do

- Antibiotics are used in its treatment. If you take the medicine recommended by the doctor after looking at the condition, you will recover quickly.

Eczema or psoriasis

Skin problems like eczema or psoriasis can also make the penis and the area around it dry. Due to this, there are problems like itching, burning, swelling of the skin.

what to do

- Dermatologist or urologist can give some medicine depending on the condition.

- Do not bathe with hot water in this condition. And don't rub it on the skin. It can cause more problems by creating wounds on the skin.

Kidney stones

Kidney stones are small lumps or clusters made of minerals and salts that can form anywhere in the urinary tract.

Its causes are low fluid intake and frequent urinary infections, low citrate in urine, bowel problems, taking HIV antiviral drugs and scoliosis drugs, increased uric acid levels, and in some cases, stones can also occur due to low water intake.

Because of this, there is excessive burning during the discharge of urine from the urethra. Also, symptoms like lower back pain and fever are seen.

what to do

- There are different methods of treatment according to the type, size, location and structure of stones. Small stones can be treated with medication.

- If the stones are small, the patient is made to increase the amount of medicine and water. Because of this, the stones are easily washed away with the urine.

- In case of very large kidney stones, surgery or laser treatment may be recommended to remove them.

Problems with the prostate gland

Even if there is a problem with the prostate gland, there may be an intense burning sensation in the penis. Its size increases with age. When the number of cells in the prostate gland increases, the size and weight of the gland increases.

The cover or shell of the prostate gland is not so flexible. As the flexibility of the prostate gland is limited, when this gland grows, the urethra begins to be pressed, so the urine does not get an easy passage.

As the gland enlarges, the urethra becomes narrower and longer  It happens. The symptoms of which are burning urine, pain, blood in urine and delayed urination.

what to do

- According to the doctor's advice, treatment according to the symptoms, use of drugs, use of alpha blockers and other drugs that dry the prostate gland can be very effective.

- If it has been a long time and the medicine stops working effectively, or if the size of the prostate gland is very large, surgery is necessary.

- Surgery is now possible through binoculars and laser technology. So that the complexity is less.

HIV-infected sex life: how easy, how safe?

 HIV-infected sex life: how easy, how safe?

30-year-old Kiran Wali (name changed) from Kanchanpur is HIV positive. He says that his sex life has changed after being infected.

Because of the notion that HIV is a sexually transmitted disease, the society's view of HIV-infected people is different. That's why I find it difficult to talk to others about this issue," he says.

Because they are not able to openly discuss sexual and reproductive health like normal people, infected people do not have much knowledge about this matter. It is about the whole health of HIV-infected people. But Kiran says that there is not much to say about sexual and reproductive health.

He says that the sexual life of the infected person is similar to that of normal people, but because of taking drugs and having reduced immunity, the sexual desire may be reduced.

Women have to face more problems than men infected with HIV. HIV-infected women have more problems than normal women because their immunity is weaker. But there is no provision for special tests and treatment for them. Kiran says that the relevant authorities should pay attention to this matter.

HIV is a virus that destroys the human immune system. It is a microscopic virus that attacks the human immune system. As a result, the immune system becomes very weak and becomes unable to fight against diseases and infections. If it is found that HIV has entered the body of a person, that person is said to be infected with HIV.

The sexual life of the infected should be discussed

The main cause of HIV transmission is unprotected sex with an HIV infected person. But even after being infected, a person has a sexual life. Anup Adhikari, a research expert on the state of sexual and reproductive health rights, says that most of them do not know how to proceed with their sex life.

Counselors are available where infected people take ART (anti-retroviral therapy). But they do not give much information about sexual and reproductive health to infected people. Information is only given that ``wear a condom when having sex.''

Wearing a condom while having sex does not cover everything about sex. Why wear a condom? What happens when you wear it? What happens if you don't wear it? If both the husband and wife are infected, then why should they wear a condom? Officials say that information about such things should also be given to them.

Even if both husband and wife have HIV, condoms should be used during sexual intercourse. Because the virus is weak in one partner and strong in the other. In this case, having sex without a condom can cause the two viruses to mix with each other and increase the viral load. If this happens, the possibility of other infections will increase,” he says.

Infected people also have sexual desire. In this case, many infected people do not know what to do to achieve sexual satisfaction. There is not much center for counseling in this matter. Therefore, officials suggest that awareness should be spread among HIV-infected people about sexual and reproductive health.

If one of the two partners does not have HIV and the other only has it, then if two people have unprotected sex, then the child born from them may also have HIV. In this case, this may cause discord and discord between the couple. In this case, the official says that they should be informed that they can give birth to a healthy child if they pay attention to certain things and take the advice of a doctor.

A mother with HIV can give birth to a healthy baby

Shukraraj Tropical and Communicable Diseases Hospital Tekuki Medical Officer Dr. Leena Devkota says.

If the husband and wife are taking ART drugs regularly, we will check the status of the viral load. If the viral load in the body of an HIV-infected person is clinically low, the children born to infected women are healthy," she says. "An infected mother must take medication regularly to give birth to a healthy child."

If the husband is HIV infected but the wife is not infected, when they plan to have a child, the HIV infected husband should take medication to reduce the viral load. In addition, the healthy wife should also be given HIV medicine. Devkota says.

In this case, we give 'pre-exposure prophylaxis' medicine, that is, HIV medicine is given before the disease. This medicine is given until pregnancy occurs. After pregnancy, we stop giving medicine. After stopping the medicine while pregnant, husband and wife should not have any contact. In this way the mother is also safe and the child born from that mother is also safe. When the mother is HIV negative, the child will automatically become negative. Devkota says.

Children infected at birth need counseling

A child born infected at birth should be informed about it after understanding. Because some parents do not let them know that they are HIV infected. In this case, when they engage in sexual activities after becoming adults, it creates a problem.

If they come to know that they are infected after reaching adulthood without proper counseling, they may develop a sense of revenge such as 'If I am infected through no fault of mine, I will also pass the infection on to others'.

therefore Anup Adhikari, a research expert on sexual and reproductive health rights, says that parents should adequately discuss sexual and reproductive health issues with HIV-infected children.

"Parents should discuss sexual and reproductive health issues with an HIV-infected child," he says.

According to the official, the infected should reduce the viral load by taking regular medication. After that, you should only have sex with your partner using a condom. The method of using a condom should also be correct. The partner should know about his infection. It is not necessary to have a partner for sexual satisfaction, they should also be informed that sextoys (sex toys) can also be used,'' says the official.

Now there is no risk of HIV?

HIV positive was considered as a terrible infection. The disease, transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person, was described as 'fatal'. Therefore, people used to fear that they might have HIV infection even when they get a common sexually transmitted disease.

For various reasons, it was not easy for those infected with HIV to live a normal life. What happens after contracting HIV? Can they work or not? How many live? The question would have been thrown at them. Because the infected people did not receive medical treatment in the beginning. The drug was not researched. Therefore, the risk of death due to infection was high.

But now the situation is not like that. There is no discussion of HIV infection, nor the fear of possible death from it.

Medicines are now readily available. Even those infected with HIV can lead a normal life by taking medication for chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. Because of this, now the fear of this disease has decreased.

Has the fear of HIV decreased or the infection rate?

The HIV infection rate has decreased slightly. But the fear has decreased a lot. Medicines were not available when the infection spread in Nepal. Even if it was available, the other infected person would get the medicine only after the death of the first infected person.

Now, as soon as HIV infection is detected, medication is started after counseling. Medicines are started in 3-4 days after the infection is confirmed. After taking the medicine, the infected person does not get AIDS, which has reduced the fear.

According to the data of the National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Center, it has been found that the HIV infection rate is decreasing in Nepal. In two decades, the rate of new HIV infections has decreased by almost 84 percent. Likewise, deaths due to AIDS have decreased by 71 percent.

Reasons for reducing the fear of HIV

The main reason for the decrease in the fear of HIV is that drug treatment is becoming more effective. As soon as it is infected, treatment is available. As a result, the number of infected people is decreasing all over the world. Public awareness about this infection has also spread well, so the number of new infected is decreasing. Even those who are infected do not reach the stage of AIDS.

Although the fear has decreased, there has been no change in the behavior of HIV infected people. There has been no change in their view. The risk of HIV infection is now higher in the age group of 18 to 40 years.

The belief that life ends after HIV infection is no longer the case. If the drug is taken regularly, there will be no death due to HIV. Infected people can also live like other normal people.

Even the infected can live a full life

Even those infected with HIV can live a full life. New HIV drugs are now available, and people who take them regularly can live their entire lives.

If one of the husband or wife is HIV positive and one is negative, then the one who is negative is given medicine called Prep. Those who are positive take their own medicine. By doing this, the child born from that couple becomes negative and the partner also becomes negative, so as many as 15 children have been born.

Symptoms of HIV infection

No symptoms may appear for five to seven years after HIV infection. Common problems such as fever and diarrhea may not be seen, so many people think that 'I am healthy, I have no health problems'. People do not think that they are at risk of HIV. During this time, he may be transmitting the infection to others. If the symptoms appeared as soon as the infection occurred, then everyone would have access to treatment.

Symptoms start appearing only after 5-7 years of HIV infection. After infection, the body is unable to fight the infectious disease, which causes symptoms such as fever, diarrhea and weight loss for a long time.

HIV is a type of virus. It attacks and weakens our immune system. When someone is infected with HIV, their body becomes unable to fight off infectious diseases. The HIV virus destroys these cells of the immune system. If the HIV virus is not treated on time, the infection starts to increase in the body and it can lead to AIDS.

Harmful chemicals in condoms increase cancer and infertility risk: study

 Harmful chemicals in condoms increase cancer and infertility risk: study

Condoms are often used for safe sex. Which is a good habit. It also reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases as well as other sexually transmitted diseases like HIV. Similarly, different types of lubricants are used to reduce irritation during sexual intercourse. But their use can also cause various problems. People who use condoms and lubricants may suffer from cancer and infertility.

Harmful chemicals in condoms and lubricants

A study was conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, which found that many well-known brands of condoms and lubricants use harmful chemicals. According to the study, a group of 'PFS' 15,000 synthetic chemicals are used to make them. These chemicals have been confirmed to be found in many brands of ultra-thin condoms and jelly lubricants. PFS is commonly used in condoms to maintain their softness and fluidity.

Can be cancer

According to some studies done on 'PFS', its exposure also increases the risk of cancer. Sometimes it can cause testicular cancer as well as kidney cancer. Studies have shown that in some cases, its excessive use can cause problems related to infertility. Also, exposure to this chemical increases the risk of prostate cancer as well as breast cancer. It has been found that apart from endometrial cancer, it can also cause thyroid cancer.

Other harm caused by 'PFS'

Exposure to these chemicals in condoms and lubricants can cause various problems in both men and women.

According to experts, if condoms are used more than twice a week, the sensitivity of the inner layer and membrane of the vagina starts to lose gradually. As a result, the secretion of fluid from the vagina of a woman is reduced or completely stopped, which can cause pain or dryness in the vagina.

According to experts, exposure to PFS affects sperm count, which can lead to infertility. Exposure to 'PFS' can cause liver damage as well as thyroid problems.

This chemical can sometimes weaken the immune system and cause other problems as well.

Breastfeeding: Complete nutrition for the baby, medicine for the mother

 Breastfeeding: Complete nutrition for the baby, medicine for the mother

A new mother cannot express in words the feeling of the child clinging to her mother's chest after a long wait of nine months. With that, the new mother's journey begins. A mother's first responsibility is to breastfeed her baby.

Because the newborn baby is completely dependent on mother's milk until he is 6 months old. Therefore, doctors say that new mothers should know everything related to breastfeeding.

Dr. Obstetrician and Gynecologist working at Vatsalya IVF Center. Upma Basnet says, 'From the day of birth to 6 months, all the nutrients a child needs are found in mother's milk. Therefore, breastfeeding is very important for children during this period.

Between 6 and 12 months, half of the nutrients a baby needs comes from breast milk and half from other solid foods.

Even after this, children from one year to two years of age should be breastfed because one-third of the nutrients they need are available from mother's milk.

Three stages of breastfeeding

Dr. According to Basnet, after giving birth, the mother produces milk in three stages: colostrum secretion, transitional milk and mature milk.

- Colostrum is secreted two to five days after birth. It contains many antibodies like cholesterol, nucleoside and immunoglobulin, which can protect the child from any infection.

- Transitional milk is released between the second and fifth day after birth until the second week. During this time, the mother feels full and hot breasts. The milk gradually turns blue or white in color.

- Mature milk starts coming from the second or third week. The amount of fat in this milk changes.

The difference between colostrum and mature milk is that colostrum milk is yellow in color compared to normal milk.

Mother's milk is 80 percent water while solid food is 12 percent. It also contains two percent carbohydrates and protein. She also says that it also contains all the necessary micronutrients in prescribed amounts, which help the child's digestion process.

Therefore, no food other than mother's milk is provided to the newborn for the first 6 months after birth.

"If you breastfeed properly when you are hungry, you don't have to give water to the baby," said Dr. Basnet says.

Breastfeeding for how long?

Gynecologist Dr. Isan Children's and Women's Hospital. According to Mala Shrestha, breastfeeding for two years from birth is very healthy for the child. Working women keep milk in the refrigerator and give it to their children when they are hungry.

But do not feed cold milk directly from the refrigerator. Wait until the milk reaches normal temperature. Shrestha says that the milk should be fed only when it is normal. "It is not wrong to store milk and feed it to children later, but in this process, there is a possibility that the nutrients in the milk will be reduced," she says, "Cold milk is also harmful for the health of the child."

Therefore, he suggests that mothers should prioritize their children over work until they reach the age of one year.

Why is breastfeeding important for babies?

Dr. According to Mala, mother's milk provides nutrients and antioxidants to the baby for six months.

"Mother's milk protects the child from long-term, short-term or any type of infection and problem," she says.

A strong bond between mother and child

During breastfeeding, there is a kind of tight bond between mother and child. This bond is very important for the development of children. Shrestha says.

During this period, the child feels safe with the mother. He says that this bond helps the child's physical and mental development to a great extent. But now most of the mothers are facing the problem of low milk production.

According to the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022, only 56 percent of pregnant women were breastfeeding. That is, out of 100 people, only 56 mothers breastfeed their babies for 6 months after birth.

Some people are forced to resort to lactogen instead of taking their doo. With the introduction of some modernity, new mothers resort to formula milk and lactogen due to the mistaken understanding that formula milk is more nutritious and better than their own milk.

Such products fulfill the food needs of the child. But not as safe and powerful as mother's milk. Basnet says.

What to do if there is no milk?

Only 'formula milk' is made as an alternative to this. Formula milk is produced based on the nutrients found in mother's milk. Formula milk is prepared according to certain standards by combining the amount of protein, vitamins, minerals and fat in mother's milk.

It gives nourishment to the baby. Your own mother's milk does not contribute to the formation of antibodies. Although it is a good option if the milk does not come, if the milk continues to come, it is better to feed the mother's milk than such products. Basnet says.

When taking formula milk, it should be taken with high liquid protein. Mother's milk contains 70 percent liquid protein, which plays a role in the physical development of the baby and prevents constipation, she says.

Why is milk produced less?

Health conditions can also make a difference in breast milk production. If the mother is healthy, well-rested, calm and well-nourished, the milk provides all the nutrients. The production is also in the same proportion. But if the mother has problems such as stress, hormone imbalance, thyroid, low milk production, Dr. Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist. Basnet says.

Stress causes hormonal imbalance, which affects milk production. Apart from this, low milk production of the mother can also be caused by the group of cells in the breast, hypothyroidism, underweight, she says, "Fat is necessary to increase the quality and quantity of mother's milk." Even if there is less fat, protein and liquid in the diet, less milk is produced.

Some women believe that according to the size of the breast, the milk is more or less. In other words, there is a widespread misconception that if the size of the breast is large, more milk will be produced and if the size is small, the milk will be less. Breast size has nothing to do with mother's milk production. Basnet says.

She says that breastfeeding is not only like elixir for the baby, but also works as a medicine because it is beneficial for the health of the mother.

What are the benefits?

- If the baby sucks the mother's milk immediately after birth, the placenta will come out quickly.

- Bleeding in childbirth is reduced.

- Breastfeeding helps the uterus return to normal.

- If he is suckled from his mother's milk immediately after birth, it helps him to get more milk from the breast.

- Sucking milk immediately and often reduces the problem of breast swelling.

- Breast milk can be fed anytime and anywhere.

- Intimacy between mother and child increases.

- It works as a contraceptive if there is no return of menstruation and effective full breastfeeding for the first 6 months after childbirth.

- The risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer in the mother is reduced.

- Reduces the unnecessary weight of the mother.

How to breastfeed

- The mother should always breastfeed the baby while sitting in a comfortable position. While keeping the baby in your arms, you should feed it by placing one hand on the head so as to balance the body well.

- You should not breastfeed the baby while sleeping. It makes the child uncomfortable to eat.

- After breastfeeding, the baby should be placed on the shoulder and lightly touched on the back for some time.

What kind of food does the mother eat?

Obstetrics and gynecology expert Dr. should give preference to foods rich in protein and fat. Basnet says. Lactating women should take protein foods three times a day.

90% of protein can be obtained from plants and 10% from fish. A pregnant mother should eat different types of food every day (grains, legumes, green vegetables, vegetables and fruits, fish, meat). Pregnant women should not do hard work and should stay away from smoking and alcohol.

Anxiety in the breastfeeding mother

Dr. According to Basnet, some superstitions are rooted in some of them when they become mothers for the first time.

"Many people have the illusion that if the baby is fed milk, the breast will sag and the shape will look bad. Because of this concern, they are afraid of getting pregnant," she says. "It's not breastfeeding, but age and heredity that are responsible for loose breasts."

A mother needs proper sleep

If the child does not sleep at night, the mother can also cause sleep problems. Thapa says.

Good sleep is a basic need for mothers. If there is a problem related to sleep, it affects the mother both physically and mentally. It causes problems related to depression, Dr. Basnet says.

You can sleep and rest while the baby is sleeping or someone else is taking care of it. During this time, you may feel tired as you have to rest at home. To make good use of this time, one can focus on activities that are of interest to please the mind.