“BREASTFEED YOUR BABY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD.”  every expected mother hear this from all old ladies. they give different suggestions to take care of a baby but everybody says to breastfeed your baby. so why breastfed is so important for a baby.

As we all know after the delivery a THICK, YELLOW FLUID secreted from the breast which is called COLOSTRUM. it is RICH IN PROTEIN. it is secreted only for 2 to 3 days after delivery.

Then why it is important to exclusively breastfeed baby at the age of six months. so here I am going to tell you about the importance of breastfeeding other than the colostrum point and the importance of breastfeeding for baby as well as a mother also.

As everyone knows colostrum is rich in protein. it is first immunization for the baby it enhances the development and maturation of baby’s gastrointestinal tract.

After secretion of colostrum, next milk secreted from the breast is Transition milk it secreted during the next 2 weeks. it rich in fat and sugar. exclusive breastfeeding of colostrum and transition milk minimizes infection-related deaths.

Foremilk is watery and has a low level of fat and high in lactose sugar, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. it comes first. It satisfies the baby thirst.

Hindmilk comes later and rich in fat. It satisfies the baby’s hunger. babies who fed foremilk and hindmilk sleep well and grow healthy.

It’s about the mother’s milk that how it satisfies the nutritional need and thirst of the baby. and now what nutritional benefits baby and mothers get from breastfeeding.

• Baby gets energy from mother’s milk because it has the high carbohydrate content
• Breast milk has a high amount of lactose which facilitates the absorption of magnesium and calcium.
• Breast milk has fat content which regulates caloric intake and weight gain.
• Breast milk contains vitamin A C and E.
• No copper deficiency is found in breastfed babies.
• Breastfeed supplies enzymes which increase digestibility and also act as a defense against microbes.
• Due to breastfeeding contamination and infection chances are less.
• A low danger of incorrect formula and overfeeding
• Low chances are an allergic reaction as breast milk protein do not cause allergies.
• Breast milk is easily digestible so fewer chances are colic.
• Breast milk is always fresh and the right temperature.
• Breastmilk is one food that makes a complete meal and the meal is always ready.
• Breast milk is renewable sources.

Benefits of Breastmilk to the mothers

• Breast milk creates strong bonding between mother and baby.
• Breastfeeding reduces postpartum bleeding and delays the menstrual cycle
• Breastfeeding is convenient for mothers to administer at any place and time.
• It saves energy time and money.
• It decreases the risk of postpartum depression.
• It increases the bone density and risk of fractures.
• Breast milk helps a mother to reduce extra weight.