Benefits of breast feeding to baby and mother health

World Health organization
has stated that in infancy, no gift
is more precious than
breastfeeding. Breast feeding
has been called the “gold
standard” for infant feeding.
Breast milk is the best milk;
because it is highly nutritious,
anti-infective, anti-allergic and
contraceptive. Breast milk is the
only unique and pure food given
by the God and is beneficial for
both mother and child.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
BREAST FEEDING FOR
BABIES:
Decreases the chance
of infections like
diarrhea ,
gastrointestinal
infections and
respiratory infections.
helps to grow intestinal
normal flora (Bacteria)
and thus prevent other
infections.
Contains so many anti-
inflammatory agents.
Breast milk contains
immunoglobulin which
protect baby from
dangerous infections.
The growth factors in
breast milk enhance
growth and
development of brain,
organs and immune
system.
Breast milk contains
enzymes for normal
digestion and
absorption.
Helps to regulate
normal bowel
movement and bowel
production.
High concentration of
vitamins, minerals,
calcium, antibodies are
essential for premature
and malnourished child.
Decreases the risk of
childhood diabetes and
cancer.
Helps to response
better in vaccination.
Decreases the chance
of sudden infant death
syndrome.
Enhance dentition.
Better psychomotor,
emotional and social
response.
Improve brain
functions.
Improves intelligence.
Decreases chance of
allergy.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
BREAST FEEDING FOR
MOTHERS:
Decreases the chance
of breast and ovarian
cancer.
Helps to return of uterus
in normal position after
child birth.
Breast feeding delays
the return of menses
and prevent further
pregnancy, thus works
as natural
contraceptives.
Reduce depression and
loneliness.
Emotional bonding with
the child.
Increases energy
efficiency.
Increases mood.
Reduces infant feeding
workload.
Maintains hormonal
balance to mother’s
body.
Decreases the risk of
high blood pressure,
diabetes, high
cholesterol and heart
diseases.