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Breast
Feeding is extremely important for a newborn baby. There is
ample scientific evidence and in today's age there remains
no doubt about the importance of breast feeding. It provides
complete physical as well as emotional development that your
baby needs. It is less expensive than formula feeding and
also much less stressful to family members. As you start breast
feeding, you will find the many benefits of breast feeding.
Many breast feeding pumps are available in the market. Human
milk is necessary for all newborn babies. It is especially
essential for premature and sick babies. It is the duty of
Pediatricians to provide complete information on breast feeding
your child. He or she should tell you the benefits and the
various methods of breast feeding. Below we throw some light
on some aspects.
Different aspects of breast feeding
1.
Start to breastfeed your baby in the first hour after its
birth. The newborn baby should remain with its mother throughout
the day except in some special cases. There should be no interference
in breast feeding. You can use a breast feeding pump to breastfeed
your baby.
2.
A mother should breastfeed her baby whenever it shows any
sign of hunger. Some signs of hunger are mouthing, rooting
and crying. Usually a baby should be breastfed 10 to 12 times
a day.
3.
No supplements such as water, glucose, formula etc. should
be given. Many mothers use these instead of breast feeding.
Supplements are rarely needed. They should be given under
the indication of a pediatrician. A mother should get some
knowledge about the benefits of breast feeding from a pediatrician.
Supplements and pacifiers must be avoided.
4.
Breast Feeding is ideal food for a newborn baby. It supports
growth and provides nutrition the baby. It helps for good
physical development. It is good if a mother breastfeeds her
child for at least 12 months.
5.
Water, formula, juice etc. is not required for a baby in the
first 6 months. Some infants are Vitamin D deficient or iron
deficient. These infants require some kind of supplements
such as fluoride supplements.
Advantages of Breast Feeding
1.
Human milk is made up of fats, vitamins, sugars, minerals,
proteins, and enzymes. All of these are important for a baby's
proper overall development.
2.
Also this nutrition is essential for the development of brain
of a baby.
3.
Breast milk contains antibodies, which is very important for
the immune system of baby.
4.
It has been researched and found that the IQ of a breastfed
baby is higher than the formula-fed baby.
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