Benefits of Breastfeeding
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Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is considered to be the best as it is customized and is baby-specific for healthy growth and development of your baby. American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and many other medical authorities highly recommended breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and providing breastmilk up to 2 years.

Cost-effective, Clean, Comfortable, and Convenient

Breastfeeding is a great way of bonding with your baby. It’s the time allotted every feeding session for just you and your baby. The milk is at room temperature, convenient feeding with no preparation required.

Health Benefits For Mothers

Breastfeeding increases uterine contraction which decreases postpartum bleeding. Breastfeeding your baby helps with loosing up to 500 calories a day, what a great way to get back in shape! And above all, it decreases the risk of osteoporosis, and breast, ovarian and uterine cancers. Exclusive breastfeeding can also help with natural contraception. Talk to your provider on guidelines for breastfeeding and contraception.

Breastfeeding

Baby Specific Ingredients

Initial milk that comes in during the first couple of days after delivery is called colostrum, which is rich in vitamin A and K. Colostrum is also called a liquid gold and baby’s first vaccinations as it very high in antibodies and it coats the intestinal lining of baby to protect from infections. Your milk comes in usually from day 3 -5. Mature milk contains the right amount of fat, sugar, water, proteins and antibodies to help with the growing needs of your baby.

Healthy Baby, Happy Baby

Breastmilk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria and lower your baby’s risk of having several acute and chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.

One thought on “Benefits of Breastfeeding

  1. avatar Akaeid Al Akib says:

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    to advance health and development. thank you for sharing a nice article

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