Multi-Mam – Breast is best for Baby!

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Breast milk contains the perfect combinations of nutrients for your baby – over 100 of them! These nutrients change according to your baby’s needs. A newborn needs a higher level of fat than a six month old. Your body knows that and adjusts appropriately.

  • Your breast milk contains large amounts of antibodies from your body. These antibodies help your developing baby to resist illnesses. They also improve your baby’s immune system. It has been shown that breastfed babies have fewer incidences of a host of illnesses including: asthma, pneumonia, diarrhea, ear infections, allergies, SIDs, childhood cancers, multiple scleroses, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, appendicitis, and obesity.
  • Hormones in your milk create a feeling of sleepiness and general well-being. This can help soothe a colicky or teething baby and help get baby to sleep after a feeding.
  • Breastfeeding helps with brain development. Breastfed babies score an average of 6 points higher on IQ tests than formula fed babies.
  • Breastfeeding is psychologically good for baby and promotes bonding with mom. Bottles can be propped, but you can’t prop a breast. Even if you are reading or checking email while you breastfeed, your baby is still getting the benefit of the warmth and security of snuggling close to your body. By the time a baby is old enough to hold a bottle, many self-feed.

 

Courtesy of Breastmilk.com

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