On the International Breastfeeding week, I would like to share the advantages of Breastfeeding in neonates.
Advantages of breastfeeding to the neonate
❖ Breast milk provides optimum nutrition for babies.
❖ During breastfeeding, approximately 0.25-0.5 grams per day of secretory antibodies IgA antibodies pass to the baby via milk. This is one of the most important features of colostrum.
❖ Breast milk contains several anti-infective factors such as bile salt stimulated lipase and lactoferrin.
❖ Bile salt stimulated lipase protects against amoebic infections and lactoferrins bind to iron and inhibits the growth of intestinal bacteria.
❖ Breastfeed infants tend to have fewer cavities and promote proper development of babies' jaw and teeth.
❖ Babies benefit emotionally because they are held more.
❖ Breastfed infants tend to have higher IQs due to good brain development early in life.
❖ In the long term, breastfed babies have a decreased risk of malnutrition, obesity, and heart disease compared to formula-fed babies.
That's all.
Thank you
Isha Kumari
2nd year MBBS
GMC Bettiah
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