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Breastfeeding Week: Importance Of Breastfeeding To The Child by tilatalkshealth(f): 10:00pm On Aug 05, 2020 |
Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for babies. It consists of the right nutrient, it is easily digested and readily available. Breastfeeding has major health benefits, for both the mother and her baby. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING TO THE BABY Breast milk is known to contain antibodies that help the baby fight against virus and bacteria. Breast milk contains everything the baby needs for the first six months of life, in all the right proportions. Its composition even changes according to the baby’s changing needs, especially during the first month of life Breast milk help reduces the risk of disease in the child e.g ear infection, allergies disease etc Breast milk help protect a healthy weight in the child Research has shown that babies fed with breast milk often have high intelligent quotient Infant formula is produced in factories and prepared at home and there is a chance of contamination. 1 Share
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