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WHO Breastfeeding Week Begins Today by wwe11: 7:57am On Aug 01, 2018
Mothers both nursing and mothers to-be I celebrate all of una oooo

Meanwhile i have some tips to health benefits of breastfeeding for mums and babies

The health benefits of Breastfeeding for Mums and Baby
Breast milk is the best nutrition you can offer your newborn. Breastfeeding offers tremendous health benefits to both you and your baby. It is specially designed to cater for all your child’s nutritional needs in the first six months of life. For maximum benefits, breastfeeding should be initiated soon after the birth of your child.
Baby
Breast milk evolves as your baby grows. It’s a milk with antibodies and proteins to protect your baby’s newborn intestines and provide a natural immunization.
• Breast milk has equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fats to meet your baby’s needs.
• Breast milk supports healthy brain and eye development your baby.
• Aids digestive system in babies, hundreds of nutrients found in breast milk are the healthiest for your baby’s digestive system.
• Proteins in breast milk are better than proteins found in regular cow’s milk and most formulas.
• Protects your babies against food allergies, protein intolerance, and sensitivity.
• Breast milk supports your baby immune system in a way no other substance can.
• Have a lower risk of obesity and Types 1 and 2 diabetes
• Breastfed babies have a lower incidence of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
• Have a reduced risk for ear infections (otitis media) and gastroenteritis
• Breastfeeding is a superior nutrition for your baby
• There is an increased resistance to infections, and therefore fewer incidents of illness and hospitalization
• Breast milk is sterile
• Baby experiences less nappy rash and thrush
• Breastfed infants tend to have fewer cavities
• Breastfeeding promotes the proper development of baby’s jaw and teeth and provides your baby with optimal oral development because of their jaw movements and nutrients in breast milk decrease the risk of tooth decay.
• Breastfed infants tend to have higher IQs due to good brain development early in life
• In the long term, breastfed babies have a decreased risk of malnutrition, obesity and heart disease compared to formula fed babies.
Mums
• Mums who breastfeed have a decreased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and ovarian cancer later on in life.
• Breastfeeding hormones reduce recovery time.
• The act of breastfeeding helps your uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size in less time.
• Breastfeeding reduces the amount of postpartum initial bleeding and decreases menstrual blood loss during the first few months after childbirth.
• You will find quiet moments and places for a positive experience.
• Its inexpensive, Convenient and Naturally Made.
• It requires little to no equipment.
• During lactation, menstruation ceases, offering a form of contraception
• Mothers who breastfeed tend to lose weight and achieve their pre-pregnancy figure more easily than mothers who bottle feed
• Mothers who breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer later in life
• Breastfeeding is more economical than formula feeding
• There are less trips to the doctor and less money is spent on medications
• Breastfeeding promotes mother-baby bonding
• Hormones released during breast-feeding create feelings of warmth and calm in the mother


source: https://www.bellefit.com/blog/the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-mom-and-baby/
https://www.lansinoh.com/en/resources/11-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby/

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