18/01/2022
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Breastmilk is a living substance made by YOU, tailored to your baby and their needs. It’s a process that can’t be duplicated. ✨
Research shows that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for babies and mothers, as well as potential economic and environmental benefits for communities.
⬇️Here are 4 benefits of breastfeeding:
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〰️ Breastmilk contains thousands of ingredients that build the child's immune system and prevent diseases and infections.
➕Contains antibodies, anti-viruses, anti-allergies, and anti-parasites.
➕May be protective against ear infections, respiratory problems, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal problems and allergies.
➕Contains immunities that moms have spent their lives developing, especially immunities from prevalent diseases in the immediate environment.
➕Extended breastfeeding for at least 1 year, preferably 2, years, enhances child's immune protection.
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➕Contains 200 fatty acid chains, including DHA/ARA, that the brain needs for development.
➕Provides hormones, growth factors, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, fat, carbohydrates, protein and water.
➕Changes composition throughout each day, from feeding to feeding, from mother to mother, to adapt to the needs of the child.
➕The contents of breastmilk are specialized to fulfill the unique needs of each child.
〰️ Your baby can digest and utilize the sugars and protein in breast milk more completely and efficiently. The nature of breastmilk is gentle, easily absorbed, and well-suited for your baby’s system.
〰️ Breastfeeding plays an important role in establishing a healthy microbiome, which in turn has long-term implications for overall health. Breastmilk plants good bacteria into the digestive system to build a strong, healthy baby. The bacteria your infant receives comes directly from both the milk and the skin on the breast.
〰️ Research shows that breastfeeding can protect mothers from many diseases such as: breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
➕Other benefits include: Faster postpartum recovery, psychological benefits, stronger bones and more sleep.
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