Enas Al-Banna wrote Wednesday, February 28, 2024 05:00 PM
All studies urge the necessity of breastfeeding the child immediately after birth, because breast milk contains all the nutrients that your child needs. It is healthy to feed your child breast milk for at least 6 months because it is gentle on your child’s stomach, intestines, and other body systems.
But, did you know that? Breastfeeding Is it not only healthy for your baby but also for you? Yes, according to the “healthy” website, breastfeeding will help you prevent many diseases and enhance your health.
How does breastfeeding benefit the baby?
The best nutrition that provides health benefits to children and mothers. Breast milk meets the health needs of the child as he grows. It is a superfood for children, providing all the nutrients, calories and fluids necessary for the child’s health.
It also provides healthy antibodies that boost children’s immunity, and some research shows that breastfeeding provides protection against asthma, eczema, diabetes, obesity, leukemia, tooth decay, ear infections, diarrhea, and much more, and is even linked to a higher IQ. .
According to the report, breast milk contains an ideal mix of proteins, fats, vitamins and carbohydrates. White blood cells are the living cells present in breast milk and help in fighting infections. Breast milk also contains antibodies, enzymes and hormones that boost the child’s immunity. Breast milk is ultimately better. A source of nutrition for the new baby, the proteins in breast milk are digested more easily than those in formula or cow’s milk.
How is breastfeeding beneficial for the mother?
Breastfeeding benefits the mother in many ways.
Breastfeeding helps the mother produce the hormone oxytocin, which helps the uterus contract and return it to its size before pregnancy, thus protecting the mother from bleeding after childbirth.
Reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
Reduces the chance of postpartum depression.
It also protects the mother from high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Breastfeeding can help with weight loss, as milk production requires burning calories and it also uses the mother’s fat stores to produce breast milk.
2024-02-28 15:00:00
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