We always hear and see the reminder that 'breast milk is still best for babies.' There are many studies that prove the benefits of breastfeeding in newborn babies, both for the child and for the mother as well.
Breast milk is created by the body to meet the needs of a baby when it comes to nutrition, bodybuilding, and resistance. Let’s discuss the specific benefits of breasfeeding.
Healthy baby and mother
The main benefit of breastfeeding is having a healthier baby. Breast milk is naturally nutritious, and this is the reason for the baby's rapid growth and early improvement in his health. By regularly drinking breast milk, the baby can prevent diseases that commonly occur in newborns, such as pneumonia, fever, and diarrhea.
Due to the antibodies content of breast milk, the baby can also prevent serious diseases such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, allergies, colds, and sudden infant death syndrome. Moreover, the beneficial effects of milk can last until childhood. It also relieves the symptoms of some of these diseases.
The benefits of breastfeeding are not just for the baby; it also helps in improving the health of the mother. Breasfeeding helps prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and strengthens bones. Because of the joy of breastfeeding, the mother can also prevent depression. In other words, all of this is unmatched by baby formula milk.
Breastfeeding is closer to mother and baby
Experts have proven that breastfeeding can improve the relationship between mother and child. This is their ‘bonding time,’ that is. Experts add that the times when the mother is breastfeeding are a good opportunity for the mother to get to know the child better and observe his actions and movements. This can lead to having a good relationship with the mother as the child grows.
Breastfeeding helps save money
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In this day and age, where expensive and expensive births occur, big things can save on daily expenses. The breastfeeding mother does not have to spend for the food of her newborn baby. Instead of repeatedly buying baby formula milk, she can use the money for other baby needs such as diapers, clothes, food, and cribs. The money raised can also be the beginning of saving for a child's education.
In addition, the government supported breastfeeding with the implementation of the Milk Code in 1986. It prevented the release of advertisements of baby formula milk showing fake benefits. Instead of spending, just breastfeed because colostrum is definitely the nutrition.
Uterine shrinkage
The hormone oxytocin is one of the reasons why there is milk flowing in the mother's breast. According to experts, the presence of such nutrients helps in the rapid shrinkage of the mother's uterus. The mother's abdomen returns to normal faster when she is breastfeeding, especially when accompanying daily exercise routines.
Weight loss or weight loss
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The shrinkage of the uterus is closely related to the restoration of the mother's former body, where breastfeeding also helps. This benefit can be experienced by the mother and her child. Not all mothers experience significant changes in appetite so it is good to include exercise and proper diet in daily activities. Breastfeeding babies are more likely to be obese or obese, according to research.
If you are not used to it or you still do not know much about breastfeeding, please consult your doctor and breastfeeding groups in the Philippines. You will know the proper breastfeeding positions and they will help you in confusing situations.
