Is there lactose in breast milk?

Breast milk is the best food for babies, but because each baby's physical condition is different, although breast milk is good for most babies, some babies will have diarrhea after eating breast milk. Going to the hospital for examination, it was found that it was caused by the baby's lactose intolerance. Many mothers find it very strange and wonder whether breast milk contains lactose?

Breast milk usually contains lactose. If a baby is lactose intolerant, it is usually caused by the low lactose content in the mother's breast milk.

What to do if lactose in breast milk is low

Since the lactose content in breast milk is low, it is best to make relevant adjustments to your diet. This is probably because there is a lack of this substance in your diet. It is also related to the conversion factors in your body. Mothers can eat some warm and nourishing foods to replenish qi and blood, which will improve the quality of milk. Mothers can supplement some glucose themselves, eat more fruits, etc. Low lactose content will affect the baby's development, especially brain development, because lactose is broken down into galactose and glucose under the action of lactase, among which galactose is an essential substance for brain development.

What to do if breast milk is low in minerals

The main mineral needed in breast milk is calcium, which is indispensable for mothers during breastfeeding because the baby needs a lot of calcium during breastfeeding. Mothers should ensure adequate diet every day and not be picky about food. They should eat more fresh vegetables, and also supplement with fruits, chicken, fish, meat, eggs, etc. However, they should pay attention to balanced nutrition and not be picky about food. They should eat a full range of foods, with a combination of coarse and fine staple foods, and a variety of side dishes. Only in this way can the baby get more nutrition through breast milk.

In addition to the problem of low lactose in breast milk, there is also the problem of high lactose. If the lactose level is too high, it is also not suitable for the baby. It is recommended that mothers consider mixed feeding when they find that their breast milk is not nutritionally sufficient and choose suitable formula milk for their babies, so as to avoid the problem of insufficient nutrition for their babies.