Breast milk... what could be more natural?
The advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and baby are so many that, the question shouldn't even be raised.
The advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and baby are so many that there really shouldnt be any dispute. Breast milk is made especially for babies, with all the necessary vitamins and minerals and at just the right quantities ...
For the Mother
When breastfeeding her baby , a mother feels emotional attachment, which gives her and the baby confidence and creates closer spiritual bonds with the child.
As long as the mother breastfeeds, conception is naturally prevented.
But be careful not to rely solely on breastfeeding because it has high failure rate.
Statistics have shown that women who breastfeed are less prone to cancer of the breast, ovaries and uterus.
Women who breastfeed have lower rates of fractures and less chance of osteoporosis after menopause.
Breastfeeding helps the mother to regain her form and involves a considerable consumption of calories.
Breastfeeding requires less time, because breast milk is always available to the baby and allows you to regulate how much you eat.
For the Baby
The attachment to the breast keeps the bond between mother and child that was created during the pregnancy, which is very important for mental and physical development of infants.
Research has shown that breastfed babies have higher IQ. More specifically, Horwood, Darlow, and Mogridge examined 280 children aged 7-8 years. Children who were breastfed for more than eight months had verbal IQ scores by 6 points higher than those children who breastfed for less time or at all.
Breast milk is the richest food in substances (Albums, vitamins, sugars, fat, salts, etc.) and extremely helpful to the childs development.
Breast milk contains antibodies, for defense against germs, which protects the child from various infections.
Specific enzymes present in breast milk are easier to digest, so breast-fed babies do not suffer from constipation.
By sucking rhythmically, the upper and lower jaw of the baby move constantly, so the muscles become stronger and gums, and teeth come out firmly and without future problems.
Studies have shown that children who breastfeed are less likely to develop allergies, gastroenteritis, bronchitis, ear infections, anemia, rickets, etc.
A special hormone in breast milk helps to calm the baby.
Breastfeeding helps the confidence and independence of the child.
A little big secret... from baby planet
Half an hour after birth, is the ideal time to start breastfeeding since the baby's reflexes are at their pick.
