Breastfeeding Vs Mother Milk
Breast-feeding is best for both mother and baby. Mother 's milk is the best food possible for the newborn baby. Breast milk is a perfect combination of nutrients and antibodies for an infant 's fast growing system. Breast milk made up of fatty acids, water, lactose, and antibodies. The antibodies in breast milk help the baby fight off many illnesses within their environments as well as help them build their own immune systems. It satisfies both hunger and thirst, extra water not needed. It also lessens the risk of allergy and food intolerance. Breastfeeding also brings the infant closer to the mother. Through breastfeeding, the mother and the child can build a very strong emotional bond. Breast -feeding may enhance baby’s response to certain
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It is convenient, cheap and always there when you need it. It is always fresh, clean and safe. It quickly soothes a fussy, unhappy baby. It helps your uterus return to normal sooner after childbirth. It gives you a chance to sit down during the day and rest as you breastfeed. Mothers who breastfeed have decreased risks of cancer of the breast and ovaries, heart disease and osteoporosis. Breastfeeding helps create a close and loving bond between mom and baby and can be a deeply satisfying experience for both (Australian Breastfeeding Association, October 2011). Breast-feeding is a natural from of contraception; it can delay ovulation and return of menstruation. Breastfeeding benefits the nation’s economy by reducing health care costs. At least $13 billion dollars in health care costs could be saved yearly if women breastfed according to Healthy People 2020 …show more content…
R. (2005). Breastfeeding and Cardiovascular Disease: Where 's the Beef? Pediatrics, 115(6), 1765. doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0730 retrieved from www.library.gcu.edu
Breastfeeding supporting groups available at state, local ,community and national levels.
▪ American Academy of Pediatrics, Phone number: 847-434-4000, http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm - protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding is a high priority for the AAP. On this site, we will find information for families about their breastfeeding recommendations, advocacy materials, and resources for health professionals who want to learn more about the importance of their role in supporting breastfeeding
It is convenient, cheap and always there when you need it. It is always fresh, clean and safe. It quickly soothes a fussy, unhappy baby. It helps your uterus return to normal sooner after childbirth. It gives you a chance to sit down during the day and rest as you breastfeed. Mothers who breastfeed have decreased risks of cancer of the breast and ovaries, heart disease and osteoporosis. Breastfeeding helps create a close and loving bond between mom and baby and can be a deeply satisfying experience for both (Australian Breastfeeding Association, October 2011). Breast-feeding is a natural from of contraception; it can delay ovulation and return of menstruation. Breastfeeding benefits the nation’s economy by reducing health care costs. At least $13 billion dollars in health care costs could be saved yearly if women breastfed according to Healthy People 2020 …show more content…
R. (2005). Breastfeeding and Cardiovascular Disease: Where 's the Beef? Pediatrics, 115(6), 1765. doi:10.1542/peds.2005-0730 retrieved from www.library.gcu.edu
Breastfeeding supporting groups available at state, local ,community and national levels.
▪ American Academy of Pediatrics, Phone number: 847-434-4000, http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm - protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding is a high priority for the AAP. On this site, we will find information for families about their breastfeeding recommendations, advocacy materials, and resources for health professionals who want to learn more about the importance of their role in supporting breastfeeding