World Breastfeeding Week: From providing security to boosting immunity, breast milk brings numerous health benefits for the babies. For nursing mothers, breastfeeding helps in preventing cancer, postpartum depression and shedding the extra kilos gained during Breastfeeding We or nursing is when the mothers feed their newborn babies breast milk, usually directly from their breasts. It is an extremely important stage post-delivery of the baby. It is even recommended by multiple health World Breastfeeding Week: From providing security to boosting immunity, breast milk brings numerous health benefits for the babies.
to not shy away from breastfeeding. Every year, World
Week is celebrated from August 1 to August 7 in order to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding and to promote the benefits of breastfeeding. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, , Junior Consultant, Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital said, “The unique composition of breastmilk includes nutrients, enzymes, growth factors, hormones, immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that cannot be duplicated in any other milk. Breastmilk provides optimal nutrition, promotes normal growth, and reduces the risk of illness/disease it is often referred to as liquid gold for infant nutrition.
READ: World Breastfeeding Week: Diet tips for nursing mothers to prevent : Mother’s milk acts as the only source of nutrition for the baby in the first six months. It provides all the nutrients needed by the baby like vitamins, fat, proteins etc. in the form which is easy to digest as compared to formula feed. During the first few days after birth the breasts produce yellow
milk (colostrum) which is rich in nutrition and contain antibodies. Hence, even though the amount it less, the baby benefits from it: Breast milk contains antibodies which help the baby fight viral & bacterial infection.It provides all the nutrients needed by the baby like vitamins, fat, proteins etc. in the form which is easy to digest as compared to formula feed. During the first few days after birth the breasts produce yellow
milk (colostrum) which is rich in nutrition and contain antibodies. Hence, even though the amount it less, the baby benefits from it.
: Breast milk contains antibodies which help the baby fight viral & bacterial infection. Hence,
babies develop strong immune system.
also brings numerous health benefits for the nursing mothers. Dr.
Muktineni noted down the benefits:Reduces bleeding: Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and return to its normal size faster. This reduces the possibility of heavy bleeding following childbirth.
loss: Breastfeeding is an energy-intensive process because extra calories are required for milk production and secretion. As a result, any extra pounds gained during pregnancy can be easily
of chronic illnesses: Breastfeeding mothers may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, postpartum depression, osteoporosis, and hip fractures later in life. menstruation: “Breastfeeding may also prevent menstruation as the hormone required to produce milk, prolactin, also stops ovulation and prevents you from having periods. Your first period may not return for several months or 1-2 years if you are exclusively breastfeeding your baby - which is just nature’s way of ensuring adequate time between pregnancies,” said Dr benefits:Reduces bleeding: Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and return to its normal size faster. This reduces the possibility of heavy bleeding following childbirth.
to not shy away from breastfeeding. Every year, World
Week is celebrated from August 1 to August 7 in order to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding and to promote the benefits of breastfeeding. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, , Junior Consultant, Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital said, “The unique composition of breastmilk includes nutrients, enzymes, growth factors, hormones, immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that cannot be duplicated in any other milk. Breastmilk provides optimal nutrition, promotes normal growth, and reduces the risk of illness/disease it is often referred to as liquid gold for infant nutrition.
READ: World Breastfeeding Week: Diet tips for nursing mothers to prevent : Mother’s milk acts as the only source of nutrition for the baby in the first six months. It provides all the nutrients needed by the baby like vitamins, fat, proteins etc. in the form which is easy to digest as compared to formula feed. During the first few days after birth the breasts produce yellow
milk (colostrum) which is rich in nutrition and contain antibodies. Hence, even though the amount it less, the baby benefits from it: Breast milk contains antibodies which help the baby fight viral & bacterial infection.It provides all the nutrients needed by the baby like vitamins, fat, proteins etc. in the form which is easy to digest as compared to formula feed. During the first few days after birth the breasts produce yellow
milk (colostrum) which is rich in nutrition and contain antibodies. Hence, even though the amount it less, the baby benefits from it.
: Breast milk contains antibodies which help the baby fight viral & bacterial infection. Hence,
babies develop strong immune system.
also brings numerous health benefits for the nursing mothers. Dr.
Muktineni noted down the benefits:Reduces bleeding: Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and return to its normal size faster. This reduces the possibility of heavy bleeding following childbirth.
loss: Breastfeeding is an energy-intensive process because extra calories are required for milk production and secretion. As a result, any extra pounds gained during pregnancy can be easily
of chronic illnesses: Breastfeeding mothers may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, postpartum depression, osteoporosis, and hip fractures later in life. menstruation: “Breastfeeding may also prevent menstruation as the hormone required to produce milk, prolactin, also stops ovulation and prevents you from having periods. Your first period may not return for several months or 1-2 years if you are exclusively breastfeeding your baby - which is just nature’s way of ensuring adequate time between pregnancies,” said Dr benefits:Reduces bleeding: Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and return to its normal size faster. This reduces the possibility of heavy bleeding following childbirth.
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