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Breastfeeding provides many benefits to both mother and baby.

Protactinium (a hormone produced during breastfeeding) has a calming effect and creates a wonderful bond between mother and the baby.

Breastfeeding is one of best and nutritious form of feeding your little one. Breastfed babiesare less susceptible to illnesses, infections and many more problems. The high level of minerals, carbohydrates and fats in breast milk contribute towards healthy development of your baby’s brain and nervous system. Breastfeeding also reduces a mother’s risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer and urinary tract infections.

Babies who are breastfed grow up to be more intelligent, suggests a new study. The most comprehensive British study of breastfeeding to date has shown that it continues to have an effect on a child’’s mental ability right through secondary school.

  The study of more than 10,000 children from the Bristol area found that those breastfed exclusively for at least the first week of life consistently outperformed those put on the bottle from birth.

Why and How Long to Breastfeed

Mothers who breastfeed:
• Are less likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer
• Are less likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes
• Bond with their babies easier
• Have less risk of postpartum depression
• May lose their pregnancy weight faster
• Feel great that they are giving their babies the healthiest start in life

Breastfed babies have:
• Better immunity
• Fewer infections, including ear infections
• Fewer allergies
• Less diarrhea
• Less risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Less trips to the hospital for serious illnesses

In our culture extended breastfeeding is misunderstood in many ways. I’ve been collecting these misconceptions about it in my head and thought I’d take this opportunity to address them here.

Having a baby is one of the most amazing things you will ever do, but it can be a trying time. Breastfeeding can help bring happiness when it goes well but can worsen the stress if it’s going badly, especially as you’re probably not getting enough sleep! Dads often feel left out but why not join in? There’s plenty you can do to help.

Announcing the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2012 20th World Breastfeeding Week Celebrations

Understanding the Past – Planning the Future:
Celebrating 10 years of WHO/UNICEF’s Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding

Objectives
1. To recall what has happened in the past 20 years.
2. To celebrate successes and achievements

Right from birth! In fact for the first three days the breasts produce the same substance that has been made during pregnancy – a thick yellowish material called colostrums. It is rich in many vital substances, including antibodies which help protect the baby against all sorts of infections, as well as foodstuffs, and the baby gains much benefit from it. In the past this used to be considered ‘bad’ for the baby, but we now know better, and breastfeeding is started as soon as possible.

Breast or Bottle?

The choice between breast- and bottle-feeding takes many factors into account. Most doctors (and organizations such as the AAP, American Academy of Family Practice, and others) recommend breastfeeding if possible. But the bottle is still a choice. These factors go into the decision, and if s best to think through each of these:

Breast or Bottle?

The choice between breast- and bottle-feeding takes many factors into account. Most doctors (and organizations such as the AAP, American Academy of Family Practice, and others) recommend breastfeeding if possible. But die bottle is still a choice.

Demystifying Breastfeeding

The art of breastfeeding combines emotional commitment, patience, and experience (your own or a helper). In a nutshell, though, the important, indisputable facts about die benefits of breastfeeding are as follows: