Diet for lactose intolerant mothers

It is a relatively common phenomenon for babies to be lactose intolerant. This is mainly because the gastrointestinal tract of newborn babies is not fully developed. If they consume more sugar foods than they can absorb, it will be difficult for them to digest and absorb them. So in this case, you can give your baby some sugar-free soy milk and other foods. In particular, breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to their diet to avoid affecting the baby's physical condition.

Reasons why babies become lactose intolerant:

1. The nutritional composition of breast milk is relatively complete, and the combination of various ingredients is more appropriate to meet the needs of infants, especially for infants under 6 months old. Comparing cow's milk and breast milk, the protein content in cow's milk is twice as high as that in breast milk, but most of what breast milk contains is easily digestible lactalbumin, while most of what cow's milk contains is indigestible casein that can coagulate into lumps in the baby's stomach. The lactose content in cow's milk is 1/3 less than that in breast milk, and it is alpha-lactose, which promotes the growth of E. coli and can easily cause diarrhea in infants.

The fat content in cow's milk is similar to that in breast milk, but its fat globules are larger and can cause indigestion. The mineral content in cow's milk is higher than that in breast milk, but normal babies have more mineral storage in their bodies, so breast milk can meet their needs. The vitamin content in cow's milk is higher than that in breast milk, but after boiling and sterilizing, a lot of vitamin C in milk has been destroyed, while the vitamins contained in breast milk are not easily destroyed. Breast milk also contains fats and acids that promote the development of brain tissue, and various special molds that are beneficial to the digestion of nutrients. The Nanjing Institute of Child Health Care compared three groups of infants: those fed with breast milk alone, those fed with mixed feeding (inadequate breast milk plus milk substitutes), and those fed artificially. The height growth of infants in the breastfed group was significantly higher than that in the other two groups, while the number of infants suffering from rickets and nutritional anemia was significantly lower than that in the other two groups.

2. The composition of breast milk can change accordingly according to developmental needs. The milk secreted within 1-2 days after delivery is called colostrum. It is yellow and thin in texture. It contains more protein and solid ingredients. It also has a mild laxative effect, which helps the newborn to excrete meconium. As the baby grows and develops, breast milk gradually becomes thicker and the amount increases, reaching its peak at around 6 months to meet the baby's needs. This is something that no other milk can do, and this is its unique special advantage.