Breastfeeding awareness week attempt to raise awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of breastfeeding.
Breastfed newborns may grow up to be healthier children because of:Fewer childhood malignancies, such as leukaemia and lymphomasLower respiratory illness ratesBetter brain maturationPromotes faster postpartum weight loss by burning 500 additional calories daily to create and maintain a milk supplyReduced possibility of postpartum haemorrhageLowered risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
Breastfeeding causes the naturally calming chemicals oxytocin and prolactin to be produced, which promotes stress reduction and happy sentiments in the nursing mother Physical and emotional bonding between mother and child is strengthened. Breastfeeding encourages more skin-to-skin contact, as well as more holding and stroking. Many people believe that loving connection during childhood helps prevent social and behavioural difficulties in children and adultsMost breastfeeding issues are fixable, even if you don’t believe it when you’re in the midst of it. So, don’t give up when you come across them.
If you’re battling to breastfeed reach out to your physician or midwife. Alternatively, contact a lactation specialist . For a list of
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