The benefits of breastfeeding

Breast milk is the most ideal natural food for infants and contains various nutrients essential for infant growth and development. The World Health Organization requires that the rate of breastfeeding be up to 80% within 4 months of 2000. At present, there are obstetric beds in the country that require the establishment of a baby-friendly hospital with a maternal-infant room. The obstetric recuperation room is not allowed to have nipples and milk bottles. The mother is encouraged to let her newborns get sucked early after birth to promote early milk secretion. Breastfeeding creates good conditions.

The protein in breast milk is easily digested and absorbed, and it contains more lactose. The incidence of breast-feeding infant enteritis is lower than that of artificial feeding. Human milk has a small fat globules, and a high-fat enzyme in milk helps the digestion of fat and facilitates the absorption of fat. The proportion of calcium and phosphorus in human milk is appropriate. Calcium is also easily absorbed. Breast milk also has anti-infection function. The immune antibodies contained in milk can protect infants from intestinal and respiratory tract infections. They also contain lactoferrin, lysozyme and various The cellular components are also beneficial to anti-infection; breast milk is not easily contaminated by bacteria, is economical, can be eaten at any time, and the temperature is appropriate. Breastfeeding can increase the emotional communication between mother and child, and help children develop their mental health. When breastfeeding, the mother can find out whether the baby is feverish and how the appetite is. Breastfeeding also has many benefits for the mother herself, such as prompting the uterus to return to normal as soon as possible and reducing the chance of breast cancer.

Posted on May 16, 2018