PROBLEMS, PERSPECTIVES AND NUTRITION IN LACTATING MOTHER’S

Abstract

This comprehensive review investigates the multifaceted challenges confronting lactating mothers, encompassing postpartum depression, apprehensions regarding lactation adequacy, and the pervasive use of potentially deleterious home remedies. With a steadfast focus on the pivotal nexus between maternal nutrition and breastfeeding efficacy, this paper delineates the intricate interplay between dietary components and the qualitative attributes of breast milk. Strategies to augment lactation, complications attendant to breastfeeding, and hurdles faced by employed mothers are rigorously scrutinized. Moreover, advocacy for workplace amenities such as lactation rooms and the imperative of milk banks are staunchly advocated. Through a scholarly exposition of the criticality of maternal nourishment in fostering optimal breastfeeding outcomes and infant well-being, this review seeks to empower lactating mothers and healthcare practitioners alike with empirically grounded insights and guidance.