Breastfeeding is considered important. Most medical experts and health care professionals recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months or longer, barring medical problems that may prevent it. Breastfeeding has countless benefits and it is said that as a mother, it is the best start you can give to your baby as it provides them with ideal nutrition. Breast milk contains antibodies that protect the baby from chronic illness and disease. For health reasons and convenience, the huge benefits of breastfeeding for the mother also cannot be discounted.
Breastfeeding is a personal choice and in case of doubt only an expert should be consulted for guidance. While a mother is flooded with information about breastfeeding from everywhere, a common question on her mind is how long should she continue to feed her baby beyond the newborn stage. A page on Instagram, Freedom to Feed is a breastfeeding and parenting initiative started by actress Neha Dhupia. The account recently shared an informative post emphasizing on the benefits of breastfeeding at different stages of development.
first dayNewborn milk, also known as colostrum, is a laxative that aids in the removal of “sticky meconium.” Colostrum protects the sensitive gut that has just been born.
month oneNursing : binds the mother and baby, allowing the uterus to return to its original size. Reduces hospitalization rates for the child.
month four: Reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and long-term exposure to asthma. It helps in alleviating postpartum depression (PPD) of the mother
month sixBaby’s stomach is ripe for solid food. At this stage, if breastfeeding continues, the risks of some cancers are reduced.
month nineBreast milk continues to provide all the nutrition when the baby is not taking a lot of solid food.
month 12: Over the past year, if breastfed, it reduces a baby’s lifelong risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and chronic diseases.
month 18Continuing breastfeeding provides nutritional insurance to the baby and supports the immune system
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