Breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies  In recent times number of mother breastfeeding their child is decreasing due to many reasons like misconceptions about breast feeding and going to office within a few months of delivery of babies etc. Both mother and child are suffering due to this. Mother milk is the best nutritious food for babies. There is no alternative to mother milk. Mother milk contains proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, calcium and potassium as per the requirement of the baby. Colostrum that is produced immediately after delivery contains vitamin A and develops the immunity system of the baby. Fatty acids in mother milk help in the growth of brain of children. Brain development takes place in children by 80% in the first year and 20% in the second year. Mother milk should be given to babies in these two years which help to increase the intelligence of the child. Babies who ... Read More

Breastfeeding advantages for mother and baby  Studies are stating the mother milk is the best food for children and breastfeeding is beneficial for both mothers and infants. Breastfeeding also strengthen the bond between the mother and infant. Colostrum milk, the first milk should be given to the infant within one hour of the delivery. This helps to push the Meconium or first stool out of baby’s intestines. Infant should be fed mother milk 8 – 10 times a day. Colostrum milk is loaded with antibodies and nutrients. These improve the immunity of the infant. Infants feel insecure when they come out of mother’s womb. At that time, breastfeeding gives warmth and solace to the infant. This is also beneficial for the mother. Breastfeeding helps the uterus muscles to get back to normal. Over bleeding problem seen new mothers can be controlled with breastfeeding. Infants should only be given mother milk for the first six ... Read More

Mother milk advantages Best boon to the baby given by the mother is to giving birth and the second boon is to breastfeed it. These are the things which only a mother can do. There are many advantages with mother milk. When the baby is hungry, mother can immediately feed her milk without the trouble of warming the milk, cooling it etc. Mother milk contains all the nutrients required for the healthy growth of children. A special bond develops between the mother and child because of breastfeeding. Studies are showing that death rate is less in infants who drink mother milk. Colostrum milk which is produced in the first two, three days from delivery plays a key role in developing the immunity of the child. Diarrhea, allergies, lung diseases, obesity, dental problems and constipation may not develop in children who are breastfed. Mother who is breastfeeding her child can reduce body weight as the energy to breastfeed the baby ... Read More