One study compared data from different mammals, including humans. Determined that a longer pregnancy and lactation is reflected in a larger brain in the offspring.
10 steps to successful breastfeeding
Salva life. According to WHO, each year would save 1.3 million children under 12 months if they are fed exclusively on breast milk. The Innocenti Declaration (Italy, 1990) sets 10 steps to successful breastfeeding:
- know the benefits of breastfeeding and how to implement it.
- Breastfeeding during the first hour after delivery.
- Do not give infants only breast milk no other food or drink, unless they are medically indicated.
- promote breast-feeding for 24 hours a day.
- give children not breastfed artificial teats or pacifiers.
- Moms should be washed only with water without soap. Avoid using creams and lotions. properly
- Place your baby on the breast with the nipple and areola into his mouth to avoid pain and cracking. Seek medical
- periodically to a checkup to rule out diseases and add a breast ultrasound.
- time and frequency of feeding depends on each baby and is recommended on demand.
- promote the creation of support groups and ensure that breastfeeding mothers are advised to contact them.
Benefits include:
* Less risk of obesity.
* Best vision, because the nerve tissue of the eye is similar to the brain.
* Reduced incidence of ear infections.
* Your dental health is generally good, as the natural action of baby's sucking helps to properly align the front teeth.
* Intestinal health is also much better than those of non-breastfed babies, since breast milk is easier to digest, reducing regurgitation, heartburn, and constipation.
* A breastfed child has an immune system much better because breast milk contains immunoglobulins (IGA) that coats the lining of the intestines, helping to prevent germs from entering them.
* Even the babies skin is softer and more flexible.
World opinion is on their side.
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommends breastfeeding mothers up to two years of age. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers should breastfeed "at least until the year of age and continue beyond, as long as both parties so wish."
With regard to the health of the mother, prolonged breast feeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer, breast and uterine cancer. Women who breastfeed also have a lower incidence of osteoporosis later in life.
is best for the child's behavior.
Dr. Sears states that breastfed babies are easier to discipline. It's also a wonderful tool for calming Mom and baby.
Sources:
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