Breastfeeding is a wonderful time, a unique learning and connection process. That's why it's important to do it in maximum comfort, and the haramaki can be a great help in this journey.
Below we leave you the words of the Dr. Anna Vaneysan family doctor specializing in breastfeeding:
"Breastfeeding is achieved through the combined effect of two hormones: prolactin and oxytocin. While prolactin is produced in response to the sucking reflex or nipple irritation, oxytocin—also known as the 'maternity hormone' or even the 'love hormone'—has a much more complex mechanism of action.
Oxytocin levels increase when mother and baby are together—when they kiss, when they have skin-to-skin contact, even when the mother looks at photos of the baby!—and decrease when she is stressed or tired. Some studies show that cooling the mother, fluctuations in ambient temperature, or cold drafts can disrupt the oxytocin reflex, which in turn causes painful contraction of the ducts and, in some cases, breast spasm and swelling, creating conditions that favor lactostasis.
In this sense, I advise nursing mothers to dress not only according to the ambient temperature, but also to have blankets or jackets on hand to cover themselves during the feeding process. That's why I think the haramaki is a great solution for modern mothers who lead active lives and breastfeed their children away from home. They can maintain constant warmth wherever they go, avoiding the cold. in the abdomen and back, when pulling up clothes.
In addition to promoting the physical conditions for breastfeeding, the haramaki gives us an extra sense of confidence and security, allowing its warm embrace to accompany us throughout the day. For breastfeeding, we recommend the extra-long haramaki: because it is 6 cm higher than the regular model and provides greater support after giving birth , helping you feel cared for and supported .