Advantages of Breast Feeding
1. Advantage for baby
2. For mother
3. For family
1. Advantage for baby
Nutrition
Protein, fat, minerals
Lower risk of infection
PABA; para amino benzoic acid; present in breast milk, protect baby from malaria.
Antibodies present
Protect from allergy
Therapeutic effect
Lactoferrin present in breast milk
Protect baby from. Enteric infection
Protect from E.coli infection
Protect from neonatal hypocalcemia and tetany
Lower risk of developing; diabetes mellitus, childhood lymphoma, liver diseases, bronchial asthma
Physiological adaptation
For preterm baby; preterm mother milk
Emotional bonding
2. For mother's
Serves as natural contraceptive (lactation suppresses ovulation in mother)
Lower risk of ovarian and breast cancer
Convenient for mother
Mother lose extra weight
Promotes uterus bring back in shape after delivery
Cost effective
Nurture mother baby bond
Delay pregnancy
3. For family
Protect baby from disease
Cost effective
Family bonding
Promotes family planning
Contributes to child survive
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