Breastfeeding: Advantges and What Else?

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Nice! This aspect (benefit) often gets overlooked when we count the 101 benefits of breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding benefits both the baby and the mother.

  • Breast milk comes with all the essential nutrients, calories, fluids, and antibodies needed for a baby’s growth and development. Benefits include healthy weight gain, immunity boosting, and protection against various diseases, from the common cold to more serious conditions.
  • Breastfeeding mothers build emotional bonding with the baby, help reduce pregnancy weight and also protect them from getting breast and ovarian cancers and heart disease.
  • According to WHO and UNICEF, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life and no other liquids, including water, should be provided.
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Thank you for the information

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Ideal nutrition
Reduce the risk of infections
Strengths the immune system

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igA antibodies
Breast milk is good source of it ..

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Breastfeeding technique workshops need to be taught during the pregnancy. Because many mothers are unaware of it and get frustrated when the baby doesn’t latch and this can lead to stress which again leads to reduced milk flow

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Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both babies and mothers. Here are some key advantages:

For Babies:

  • Optimal Nutrition: Breast milk is tailored to meet a baby’s nutritional needs as they grow.
  • Stronger Immunity: It contains antibodies that help protect against infections and illnesses.
  • Lower Risk of Diseases: Breastfed babies have a reduced risk of asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
  • Better Digestion: Breast milk is easier for babies to digest compared to formula.
  • Cognitive Development: Some studies suggest breastfeeding may support brain development.

For Mothers:

  • Faster Recovery: Breastfeeding releases oxytocin, which helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size.
    *Reduced Health Risks: It lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
    *Weight Management: It can help mothers lose pregnancy weight more quickly.
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Also it plays a crucial role in baby’s immunity