Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers and Babies

Written by: Redaksi Klikdokter.com

Mengenal Besarnya Manfaat Menyusui Bagi Ibu dan Bayi

Breast milk is the best food for a newborn baby and a baby should still get the intake of breast milk until the age of two years. This suggestion is not a mere empty suggestion because it has been proven that breastfeeding has so many benefits for both the baby and Mommy.

In various articles and tips for breastfeeding mothers, it is said that breastfeeding the baby is given in accordance with the demand of the baby. In the first six months, the breastfeeding frequency is every two hours. Breastfeeding can be provided directly or if the Mommy is a career woman, the breast milk can still be provided by milking it in the first place. 

Best for Babies

The benefits of breastfeeding for the baby are absolute. There are a lot of benefits that will be received by the baby, including : 

Increase the immunity system and endurance of children. Breast milk contains colostrums, nutrients, antibodies and enzymes which are very complete. The composition of breast milk is ideal for the baby so it is very rare to find a case of a baby who is allergic to breast milk.

Breastfeeding can reduce the baby's risk of exposure to the disease either in infancy or adulthood. Medical world has agreed that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of allergies, constipation, gastrointestinal infections and jaundice.

Especially for babies born prematurely, breastfeeding may also help them to grow faster and better than those who consumed formula.

Improve children's intelligence. Some studies show that children who are breastfed in infancy had IQ levels much higher than those who consumed formula.

Breastfeeding process basically will provide security and comfort for the baby which is needed for growth and emotional development.

Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Mothers

Breastfeeding the baby actually provides so many benefits to Mommy’s health; here are some of them:

When the baby is breastfed, there is a stimulation process called oxytocin, which will assist in the process of uterine contractions and restore it to its original state and also reduce bleeding after childbirth.

When Mommy is providing breast milk according to the correct breastfeeding tips, then it is actually accelerate the process of losing weight which rises during pregnancy and get back into shape after giving birth.

Various studies show that breastfeeding may help Mommy reduce the risk of uterine cancer and breast cancer.

Mommy doesn’t need to spend money to buy formula and other breastfeeding equipment, and does not need to bother to bring all the equipment when traveling far away.

With so many benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding for mothers and babies, as already mentioned above, it is proven that breast milk is the best thing that can be given to the baby for the growth and health.

 

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