Benefits of breastfeeding


Breast milk is a divine gift. It is not comparable with nothing. There is not supplementary food instead of breast milk. It is not only important food for infant but also important for mother’s health. It has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and sugars what is needed for infant mental and physical growth. How long should you breastfeed? You should feed your breast after birth.  You may breastfeed at least 8 to 12 times every 24 hours to make plenty of milk for your baby. Breast milk is digestible.  Breastfeeding protect your baby from many illnesses. Babies who are breastfeed are less likely to have fevers after their immunizations.  It develops your babies’ intelligence. Breastfeeding can protect your baby from developing allergies. Breastfeeding may protect your child from obesity. It may lessen your baby's risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Many mothers think that breast is aesthetically beautiful. They think that if they feed their baby they would lose her physical fitness. This type is idea not true at all. But in some cases, service holder mothers can not capable to feed their baby in day time. It is really beneficial for baby and mother. Mothers who can feed their breast they can reduce their stress level and risk of postpartum depression. It may also reduce your risk of some types of cancer like osteoporosis ovarian and breast cancer. Breastfeeding mother’s uterus shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. Mother who can nurse their babies for at least six months their chances of pre-menopausal breast cancer. On the other hand, it may save your economy. For this, mothers feel contentment in knowing that they alone are meeting the nutritional needs of their babies.