14 Breastfeeding Benefits for Mother and Child
Created by Parentune Support Updated on Jul 26, 2021
World Breast Feed Week – 1st - 7 th August .
Top 5 benefits of breastfeeding for a mother:
1.The uterus of a breastfeeding mother shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly.
2.It takes approximately 20 calories to produce an ounce of milk hence breast-feeding can help in losing pregnancy weight faster.
3.Mothers who nurse their babies for at least 6 months lessen their chances of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
4.Osteoporosis, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer are less common in mothers who breastfed their babies.
5.Mothers who breastfeed have a lesser risk of postpartum hemorrhage since breastfeeding releases a hormone known as oxytocin which facilitates in the recovery of the uterus.
Top 9 benefits of breastfeeding for a baby:
1.Due to the anti-infective properties of breast milk, breastfed babies tend to have less incidence of or less pronounced symptoms of ear infections, respiratory illness, allergies, diarrhea, and vomiting.
2.Due to the digestibility of breast milk, breastfed babies are rarely constipated.
3.SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is less common in breastfed babies. ?
4.Breast milk is constantly changing in its composition to meet the changing needs of the baby. It has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and sugars needed for the human infant at various stages of his growth.
5.Breastfed infants are more likely to gain the right amount of weight as they grow rather than become overweight children.
6.Children who were breastfed are less likely to need orthodontic work such as braces due to the unique sucking action required with breastfeeding. They also seem to have better overall dental health than formula-fed babies.
7.Breast milk has long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for helping a baby’s brain develop. Exclusively breastfeeding for the first few months can improve a baby’s cognitive development. IQ levels are an average of 8 points higher in children who were breastfed.
8.The bond between mother and child seems to be enhanced with breastfeeding.
9.Significant evidence suggests that breast-fed children develop fewer psychological, behavioral and learning problems, as they grow older.
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| Jun 02, 2015
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| Jan 06, 2020
Hi my baby is 2 months old .From the very first day my milk was insufficient for her so I had to give her formula milk. I tried every thing for increase the flow but no major changes happened. My pediatrician suggested Reglan for twice daily for 7 days. Should I take this medicine or there are some other possibilities please suggest me..
| Jan 06, 2020
Hy my baby is 6 month +2weeks old .I did exlusive breastfeeding with water though he wasn't really drinking very well. And I'm Tru with the exclusive. I gv him palp with formula ND he drank it almost two weeks now but since 4days now he's not drinking the palp again only breast milk. He's looking dull. Though as if he want to get a new teeth. ND when I mk tea with overtin ND he's Nan milk he will drink. Please I need your advice. Is de overtin good to he's health? Should I deworme him? Is he due for maleria drugs? Or what do I do to boast his appetite again?
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