Breastfeed to your child is a kind of personal choice. Sometimes it draws strong opinion from family and friends as well. But there is no doubt that breast milk is the best for your baby and the benefits extend well beyond basic nutrition level.
Breast milk contains all the necessary nutrients that are needed to fight against all type of diseases in the first six months of the baby. Besides, scientific studies have proved that breastfeeding is good for mother’s health as well.
For Infants
Breast milk is the source of the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a perfect mix of vitamins, minerals, protein and fat-everything an infant needs to grow. Breast milk contains antibodies that help to develop the immune system of the baby. At the same time it reduces the risk of asthma or allergies.
Babies who are breastfed for the first six months exclusively have fewer respiratory illness, ear infections and bouts of diarrhea. They have fewer visits to doctors. Most importantly, breast milk can be easily digested than any other infant formula in the world.
Breastfeeding has an impact in the later part of life. Studies have shown that breastfeeding is linked to higher IQ scores in later childhood. It builds a strong bondage due to physical contact, skin to skin touch and eye contact.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that breastfeeding lessen the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. In the adult stage it also reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes and certain types of cancer.
For Mothers
Every women gain some extra pounds during pregnancy. Breastfeeding burns extra calories, so within couple of months you will feel a significant shift of your body weight. Breastfeeding releases oxytocin hormone that helps the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy size. Uterine bleeding after birth of the child will reduce to great extent as well.
Medical science has proved that breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer along with osteoporosis. If you practice breastfeeding you don’t need to buy any infant formula, sterilize nipples or warm bottles. This will save a lot of time and money for you. And you will get enough time to relax with your newborn as you bond.
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