Breastfeeding is a natural feeding for newborns. All new my mom become a natural milk factory for the newborn child. Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mum and baby. It is the absolute best way to feed a newborn. It is a cheap feeding for parents and is readily available to the baby.
Nutrients in breast milk
The amount of vitamins and nutrients in breast milk is related to what the mum is eating. This is why it is important and necessary that all new mums eat healthy meals while breastfeeding. Nutrients in breastmilk include:
- Vitamin A, D, E, K, C B12 - These are necessary for good and strong bones and teeth healthy lungs strong immune system.
- Enzymes: Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body there are over 40 enzymes in breast milk that help indigestion.
- Minerals in breast milk include calcium zinc iron sodium chloride and magnesium they are necessary for strong bones healthy red blood cells and proper function of muscles and nerves.
- Fat is necessary for brain growth and the absorption of fat-soluble elements.
- Protein volume in human breastmilk is lower than that of cow's milk the amino acids that make protein are perfect for babies and protect them from infection.
- Antibodies aka immunoglobulin A (IgA) protect the body against illness and infection neutralizing bacteria and viruses.
- Carbohydrates are the number one source of energy in the body the main cabs in breast milk is lactose and its content is quite high.
How to increase the supply of breast milk naturally
- Feeding your baby more frequently will stimulate your body to make more milk.
- Drink a lot of water and eat a healthy diet.
- Drink Pap
How many months should a baby breastfeed?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for a minimum of six months and can go up to one year if possible.
Benefits of breastfeeding for babies
- Defensive against viruses around.
- Boosts IQ.
- Breastfeeding is balanced nutrition.
- Builds immunity and cells.
- Antibodies and probiotics.
- Simple to digest.
- Hardly causes allergies.
- Do not cause stomach discomfort.
- Breastfed infants have less chance of infections and respiratory illness in the early year of their lives.
- Breastfed babies have fewer possibilities of cancer and diabetes in life.
Advantages of breastfeeding for new mothers
- Assist the uterus return to pre-pregnancy size.
- Helps stop post-pregnancy bleeding.
- Support mum loses weight fast.
- Mums who breastfeed have fewer chances of breast cancer or ovarian cancer.
- Protective against osteoporosis.
- It provides bonding with a child.
- It is very free and simple, no money, calculation, or measurements are involved.
