{"id":732,"date":"2018-08-13T16:56:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T09:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=732"},"modified":"2018-08-13T16:56:23","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T09:56:23","slug":"breastfeeding-benefits-for-moms-and-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/breastfeeding-benefits-for-moms-and-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding benefits for moms and babies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breastfeeding is the only natural way of feeding an infant, which covers the newborn\u2019s nutritional needs and creates unique conditions for physical and mental development in the first months of its life. WHO recommends breastfeeding as <\/span>the ideal way to feed a newborn<\/span><\/a>, and exclusive breastfeeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth and last for at least six months. <\/span>Pacific Prime Thailand<\/span><\/a> lists some of the main breastfeeding\u00a0benefits for babies, moms and family budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Breastfeeding benefits for babies<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most breastfeeding benefits are those for the baby. Mother\u2019s milk is designed to provide all the nutrition a baby needs, making it the best source of nutrition for the baby. It contains a mix of vitamins, proteins, and fats – everything your baby needs in order to grow healthily. By breastfeeding your infant, you\u2019re giving it the best start as it will also have an impact on your baby\u2019s health in the future. Some of the breastfeeding benefits for babies include: <\/span><\/p>\n

Lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome<\/b><\/p>\n

SIDS is every parent\u2019s worst nightmare. It is a <\/span>sudden and unexplained death of a child less than one year of age. While t<\/span>he cause of SIDS <\/span>remains unknown, <\/span>research has shown<\/span><\/a> that exclusive breastfeeding can significantly lower the risk. <\/span><\/p>\n

Strengthen the child’s immune system<\/b><\/p>\n

Mother’s milk contains antibodies and protects the baby against illnesses. Exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age helps protect an infant from gastrointestinal infections and decrease its mortality rate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce risks of allergies<\/b><\/p>\n

Being able to eliminate the risks of allergies, asthma, eczema and other diseases by merely breastfeeding is a beautiful gift that any mother can bestow to their child. These conditions can affect a child\u2019s life in the long term. It not only benefits the children’s health but also the parents\u2019 wallet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lower risks of obesity <\/b><\/p>\n

Infants who exclusively consume breast milk for the first six months are also <\/span>less prone to obesity,<\/span><\/a> according to WHO. Obesity increases the risks of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It has been suggested that breastfeeding may prevent the development of obesity, not only in early life but also in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding benefits for moms<\/span><\/h2>\n

Breast milk doesn’t require any prior preparation, bottles, and pacifiers. It\u2019s always at the right temperature and has a natural ability to adapt as your child grows. An example is a transition from colostrum to transitional milk to mature milk. Besides, the amount of milk produced also norms with the frequency of attachment to the breast. Nursing mothers don\u2019t have to worry about the preparation of the baby formula, its expiration date, and its introduction to the baby’s diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health benefits for moms <\/span><\/h3>\n

Besides the advantages described above, there are a number of scientifically proven health benefits for the breastfeeding mothers: <\/span><\/p>\n