Benefits of breast milk for your baby
Breast milk is the natural food for babies. Contains amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and fats beneficial for its development.
In addition, it provides minerals, vitamins and hormones that babies need and something fundamental is the antibodies that help prevent the baby from getting sick.
Breast milk, a complete food, contains everything necessary for the first six months of life.
The baby does not need water or food other than breast milk in these first months. It is easy to digest and is easily absorbed into your baby’s system.
What are the benefits of breast milk for babies?
Much research has shown that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for babies and mothers, as well as possible economic and environmental benefits for communities.
Among them:
- Protection against childhood infections common and better survival during a baby’s first year.
- Lower risk of sudden death syndrome of the infant.
- Very early skin-to-skin contact and sucking may have physical and emotional benefits.
- Prevent the risk of certain diseases allergies, asthma, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- It can also help improve cognitive development of a baby.
- Breast milk helps them sleep better Due to the hormones it presents, it benefits them to relax and fall asleep quickly.
Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother
Breastfeeding can help you Burn calories and lose weight during pregnancy faster.
In addition, during this process the hormone is released that helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and can reduce uterine bleeding after birth.
Breastfeeding too reduces the risk of breast cancer and ovary and may reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
By not having to buy formula milk, or measure or sterilize nipples and bottles, you save time and money.
Even if you give your baby breast milk less than 6 months recommended, it is better for a short time, than not at all.
You can then add solid foods at 6 months and continue breastfeeding if you want to keep making milk.
According to the WHO, low rates of breastfeeding translate into productivity losses and high costs in health care due to treatment of preventable and chronic diseases.
Therefore, let’s keep in mind that breast milk brings benefits to society:
It increases the educational level, promotes economic growth and reduces inequalities.
Keep all of these benefits in mind when giving your baby breast milk.
Images: The power of Omega 3, Science and Health.
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