The benefits of breastfeeding for babies
1.Provide sufficient nutrition
(1) Breast milk contains the most natural nutrients.
Breastfeeding is fresher and easier to digest than formula, and the nutrition of any formula is no match for breast milk. The ratio of milk protein to casein in breast milk protein is most suitable for the needs of newborns and premature babies to ensure complete metabolism of amino acids and not to accumulate too much phenylalanine and tyrosine.
(2) The composition of breast milk changes with the increasing age of the infant to suit the needs of the infant.
Breast milk contains reasonable protein components, and its composition and proportion will change accordingly with the growth and needs of the baby, changing in tandem with the growth of the baby to meet the needs of the baby at different times, which is irreplaceable by other milk substitutes.
2.Protection of infant health
(1) to protect babies from infections, diarrhea, otitis media, allergic diseases.
Breastfeeding is simple, convenient and timely in its method, and the milk is at the right temperature, reducing the possibility of bacterial infection. Breast milk enhances the disease resistance of newborns. Colostrum and transition milk are rich in secretory IgA, which can enhance the respiratory resistance of newborns.
Breast milk is high in lysozyme and has many macrophages, which can be directly sterilized. Lactose helps the growth of lactobacillus and bifidobacteria, and lactoferrin is also abundant, which can effectively inhibit the growth and activity of E. coli, protect the intestinal mucosa from bacterial invasion, and enhance the resistance of the gastrointestinal tract.
(2) Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and necrotizing small intestinal colitis (NEC).
Breast milk has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and is easily absorbed, the calcium to phosphorus ratio is appropriate, the sugars are mainly lactose, which is conducive to calcium absorption, and the total osmotic pressure is not high, making it less likely to cause necrotizing small intestinal colitis.
(3) Prevention of allergic diseases, such as asthma, allergic eczema and other diseases.
(4) Section to prevent chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
Studies show that newborns who are breastfed are much less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in adulthood than those who are not breastfed.
3.Promote infant development
(1) Promote the development of brain cells and intelligence.
In breast milk, the components of semiglutamic acid and amino taurine are higher, which is beneficial to the brain growth of newborns and promotes intellectual development.
(2) The movement of sucking has a promotional effect on the development of language skills.
4.Beneficial to infant emotion
(1) breastfeeding to strengthen the emotional bond between mother and baby.
Enhance the feelings of mother and infant, so that the newborn gets more maternal love, increase the sense of security, and is conducive to the establishment of good interpersonal relationships in adulthood.
(2) Lays the foundation for the infant’s emotional intelligence development.
The benefits of breastfeeding for mothers
1.Promote postnatal recovery
(1) Promote the recovery of the uterus and reduce postpartum bleeding.
(2) Reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer for the mother.
(3) Help mom to recover her body shape as soon as possible and consume 500 calories per day.
2.Improve the relationship between mother and child
(1)The mother who breastfeeds is more confident.
(2) Play an important role in the communication between mother and baby throughout their lives.
Benefits of breastfeeding for families
1.Economy: save time, reduce expenses, and reduce waste.
2.Convenience: supply at any time, save time and effort, reduce pollution.
3.Saving: breastfeeding babies are healthier, giving parents more energy to cope with stressful work and reducing sick leave.
The benefits of breastfeeding to society
1.Breast-fed children have good health and are less prone to disease, which is conducive to improving the physical quality of the whole population.
2.Breastfeeding mothers are loving to their babies, which helps the development of children’s intelligence and social skills, and helps family harmony and social stability.