The top advantages of breastfeeding
a. Breast milk is the best source of nutrients for every newborn.. As the baby grows, the mother’s breast milk will change to meet the baby’s nutritional needs.
b. Babies who are breastfed may be more resistant to several short- and long-term illnesses and disorders.
c. Babies that are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, and SIDS. Babies who are breastfed are also less likely to get stomach illnesses and ear infections.
d. Antibodies from the mother are passed on to the infant through breast milk. These antibodies aid in the immune system development of infants and shield them against diseases.
e. Mothers can conveniently breastfeed anytime and anywhere. Without having to prepare bottles or mix formula, mothers may feed their infants on the move. Breastfeeding while traveling can also be a source of comfort for infants whose regular schedule is disturbed.
f. The risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure in mothers can be decreased by breastfeeding.
g. The entire breastfeeding experience is great for forming a bond with your baby. The brain is signaled to release oxytocin, a hormone, when a baby suckles at the breast. Oxytocin instructs the breast to release the milk.
h. Breastfeeding helps mothers lose pregnancy weight as it helps burn more calories than mothers who do not breastfeed.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) both recommend that mothers should only feed their babies breast milk for the first six months. After that, they should slowly introduce other foods until their babies are at least 12 months old.
