Breastfeeding benefits

Both mothers and children benefit from breastfeeding. It gives the child nutrients and aids in healthy growth and development. Because it contains antibodies, particularly against respiratory and digestive illnesses, it protects children from many diseases. Additionally, it benefits mothers and shields them from a number of diseases. For example, heart disease, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. It is advised to breastfeed exclusively for six months and to continue doing so with weaning food for up to two years. Unless a specific contraindication exists.



Benefits of breastfeeding to Baby

    A. Nutritional

Breastfeeding provides all the nutrition that a baby needs in its early stages of life and, because it is easy to digest, breast milk helps a baby grow and develop quickly as well as aiding in the development of its immune system.

 B. Immunity

Breastfeeding gives the infant immunity and protects them from a number of diseases, such as necrotizing enterocolitis, particularly in premature babies; diarrhea; respiratory tract infections; diabetes; obesity; and atopy (eczema and asthma). Further, research has demonstrated that the leukocytes and antibodies present in breast milk can help shield babies from diseases like meningitis and sepsis.

 C. Development

Breastfeeding is crucial for a baby's mental, physical, and emotional development. If properly fed, these kids will gain weight and height appropriately, are smarter, and are leaner.





Benefits of breastfeeding to Mother

 A. Bonding.

A strong bond is formed between the child and mother during breastfeeding because it provides a special opportunity for the mother and baby to connect through skin-to-skin contact, eye contact, and the nurturing of their relationship.

 B. Lower Risk of Diseases

Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of developing diseases like postpartum depression, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Additionally, it releases oxytocin, which aids in uterus size restoration and stops bleeding after delivery.

C. Natural contraception

It is a natural method of contraception because it stops menstruation and maintains a space between pregnancies to allow for the proper upbringing and development of the child.

D. Economical and convenient

Compared to formula feeding, breastfeeding is much more affordable and readily available. Anytime, anywhere, a mother can breastfeed her child. In addition, there is no need to purchase feeders, cleaning supplies, or milk.

E. Weight loss

Breastfeeding is also good for a mother's health because it aids in weight loss and recovery from childbirth.

 



Take away

In conclusion, there are numerous additional advantages to breastfeeding in addition to those already mentioned. Therefore, for a child's normal growth and development, it is advised that they be breastfed exclusively for 6 months to 2 years unless there is some contraindication. Furthermore, it will shield the child from illness over the long and short terms. Additionally, the mother benefits by having a lower risk of contracting certain diseases. Most importantly, it fosters a relationship between a mother and child, which is good for the child's typical emotional growth.