Mom's milk is unquestionably the best meal for a child - always "at hand", sterile, the right temperature, tasty and, of course, useful. But on this his dignity is not limited. We bring to your attention a selection of interesting facts about breastfeeding, which, perhaps, you do not know. For someone, this can be just an entertaining reading, but for someone and a serious argument in favor of support and continued continuation of breastfeeding.
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Fact 1 . Breastfeeding is a good prevention of breast diseases, including cancer. It also significantly reduces the likelihood of malignant processes in other women's bodies and generally positively affects the condition of the female reproductive system.
Fact 2. The composition of breast milk is constantly changing. This feature allows you to maximally adapt it to the growing needs of the baby and its life cycle. So, for example, night milk is more nutritious and fatty, by morning it becomes more "easy". In the summer heat, it quenches thirst well due to the high water content in it.
Fact 3. It is widely believed that after half a year or a year of feeding, milk does not need a baby, because it loses all its useful properties. It's a myth - calcium, vitamins and antibodies are in milk exactly as much as it is produced in the female body.
Fact 4. Children who were breastfed grow up more calm and self-confident. They are more adapted to the changing environment, independent and adapt more easily. In addition, there are some studies that suggest that the level of intelligence of former infants is higher than those who in infancy had to settle for a bottle with a mixture.
Fact 5 . Iron, contained in breast milk, is absorbed by the child much better than the same element contained in any other product, and its formula perfectly suits the needs of the child's body.
Fact 6 . Breastfeeding is comfortable and painless. There is a myth that for a woman this is a real torture. Unpleasant sensations do take place, but at the very beginning of the process, when the skin of the nipples has not yet become accustomed to the stresses and may cause cracks to appear on them. These troubles take place within 2 weeks, and if pain accompanies feeding constantly, then it's a matter of improper application.
Fact 7 . Breastfeeding for mom is a great way to lose excess kilograms collected for pregnancy, because during this period the body also consumes 500 kcal per day.
Fact 8 . Breast size is absolutely not important. Women with small breasts can also feed children as well as mothers and a smart bust. It is not an obstacle for successful breastfeeding and the presence of implants.
Fact 9 . Children who are breastfed are less likely to become obese and have diabetes during adulthood. The fact is that the baby, sucking the mother's breast, can control itself
Fact 10 . The average age of completion of breastfeeding in the world is 4.2 years. Long-term feeding strengthens the emotional connection between mother and child and positively influences the formation of basic personal qualities.