1. Overview

Breastfeeding is a natural way by which infants are provided with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development.

Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, but it is important that they learn the correct information, to be trained by healthcare professionals to breastfeed and dispose of family support.

Colostrum is sticky yellow milk with increased consistency, produced at the end of pregnancy, is the perfect food for newborns. Therefore, breastfeeding should be encouraged, since the first hours after birth.


Contents

1. Overview
2. Reasons to breastfeed

2. Reasons to breastfeed

1. Breastfeeding is a way that a baby is provided with the nutrients he needs - composition of breast milk changes as the baby grows to accommodate his needs.

2. By breastfeeding, not only satisfy the newborn hunger, but also his emotional needs.

3. Breastfeeding reduces a child’s risk of developing certain diseases - breastfed babies showed less risk of developing Crohn’s disease, diabetes, asthma or allergies.

4. Breastfeeding stimulates cognitive development - formula fed babies have a lower IQ and it is believed that this is the result of an inadequate diet.

5. Breast milk makes the food diversification easier to accept by the child - modified milk flavors that changes its taste depending on what the mother consumes, makes the transition of the baby to solid foods easier.

6. Protection against obesity - breastfed babies have a balanced diet from the early months of life, which helps them develop healthy eating patterns.

7. Breast milk is more easily digested than any formula - the number of belching is lower in naturally breastfed babies.

8. Breast milk contains endorphins - hormones that naturally suppress pain and helps to remain comfortable when the baby is sick.

9. Breastfeeding helps the uterus to return to pre-pregnancy size by releasing oxytocin.

10. Breastfeeding help lose excess pounds - through breastfeeding and milk production is lost about 500 calories each day.

11. Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of developing cancer - especially endometrial or ovarian cancer.

12. Breast milk tastes better - its taste is sweet and has a liquid consistency, unlike powder milk that can have no flavor and a pasty consistency.

13. Breast milk does not stain - unlike formula, breast milk does not stain clothing or other materials.

14. Breast milk has natural tranquilizing effect for both mother and baby - the pampering associated with breastfeeding can soothe fussy baby and release of prolactin helps mom to relax.

15. Breastfeeding is more convenient, easier and cheaper - breast milk is always fresh, clean, has proper temperature and is free.

16. Breastfed babies have a pleasant smell - they smell better.

17. Nights are less stressful for mother and baby - baby’s needs are met quickly because the mother does not have to prepare a bottle for the baby when he cries and state of nervousness increases.

18. A breast-fed baby cannot overeat - breastfeeding baby stops sucking when he is full.

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