Breastmilk is the primary source of food for an infant from the time of birth, produced in a mother’s breasts.Colostrum is the first form of milk produced by the mother.It is a rich source of vitamins ,minerals,amino acids,enzymes, antibodies, immune boosting white blood cells etc which is essential for a new born baby.
Doctors recommend to feed nothing but breast milk till the first 6 months and with other weaning foods till the age of 2.It helps for the fewer cause
of ear infection,cold,whooping cough and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).It reduces the chances of having all types of diseases that a new born may expose to and provide over all well being if the infant.
Research says that the breastmilk provide the baby and the mother with many physical and mental benefits that no other food can provide.So let’s look at the benefits that breastmilk provides for the mother and baby.It strengthens the baby’s immune system and protect from diseases.It reduces the chances of diarrhea, constipation,gas troubles etc in babies.It helps for the better vision and less retinopathy of prematurity.It also reduces the rate of infant mortality.
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It have adverse effect on the mother too.It promotes quicker weight loss for the mother.It helps the uterus ti contract and return to normal size.It reduces stress and the risk of post partum depression.It is a producer of natural soothing hormones like oxytocin and prolatin.It helps to increase confidence and self esteem.It reduces urinary tract infection.It enables the physical – emotional bonding between the mother and child.
