There are many benefits to both mother and baby when practice breastfeeding naturally. Mothers are urged to give breast milk to the baby until the baby is at least 6 months without other side food, without other formula milk and without being given even water to infants. It is better if mothers can give breast milk only until baby reach 2 years old.
Breast milk rich with antibodies and hormones which can provide protection to infants from intestinal problems (gastrointestinal), respiratory infection, ear infections, food allergies, tooth decay, pneumonia and meningitis. It also promotes the growth & formation of face and jaw muscle.
A recent study conducted by Professor Catharina Svanborg, a lecturer in immunology from the University of Lund, Sweeden, breastfeeding helps to prevent the baby from getting cancer. "Substance called alpha-lac (alpha lactalbumin), present in large quantities in breast milk, which recognize the presence of cancer cells and kill him". People try to find ways to fight cancer with chemotherapy and various other ways, but God first showed us how to fight this dangerous disease.
Another study conducted by James W. Anderson, from University of Kentucky - babies IQ fed with breast milk 5 levels higher than other babies. Breast milk given to babies until they 6 months old is beneficial, while breastfed children less than 8 weeks did not benefit their IQ.
Breastfeeding is also good for the baby's mother
It will secrete a hormone which is oxytocin that helps shrink the uterus and helps uterus return to its original shape. It also helps to reduce weight up to 500 or more calories per day for such activities. It also reduces the risk of breast cancer, pre-menopause, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
No milk comparable with breast milk to be given to the baby. If breastfeeding done naturally, it can strengthen the bond between mother and child. The touch and stimulation of the skin that also can be felt by the baby.
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