By Michelle Schnaars
Breastfeeding is important because it protects the baby, benefits mothers and society, and lowers healthcare costs. Children receive the most complete and optimal mix of nutrients & antibodies when breastfed. Breastfeeding plays an important role in the emotional development of babies, and babies enjoy a special warm bonding and relationship with their mothers.
Often we hear "breast is best". But, how is it best? What sets breastfeeding apart from formula feeding?
The following are just a fraction of the many wonderful benefits of breastfeeding:
• The varying composition of breastmilk keeps pace with the infant's individual growth and changing nutritional needs
• Have fewer incidences of vomiting and diarrhea in the US (20-35 million episodes of diarrhea occur in children under the age of 5, resulting in over 200,000 hospitalizations and 400-500 deaths in the U.S.)
• Reduced risk of chronic constipation, colic, and other stomach upsets
• Reduced risk of childhood diabetes
• Increased bone density
• Average cost of formula to feed a baby in the first year $1, 733.75.
Do you breastfeed? And if so, do you feel you have support from your family or peers? And, what are your thoughts on extended breastfeeding?
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/04/how-much-money-does-breastfeeding-really-save/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/?page=227
http://www.motheringfromtheheart.com/Benefits.htm
Breastfeeding is important because it protects the baby, benefits mothers and society, and lowers healthcare costs. Children receive the most complete and optimal mix of nutrients & antibodies when breastfed. Breastfeeding plays an important role in the emotional development of babies, and babies enjoy a special warm bonding and relationship with their mothers.
Often we hear "breast is best". But, how is it best? What sets breastfeeding apart from formula feeding?
The following are just a fraction of the many wonderful benefits of breastfeeding:
• The varying composition of breastmilk keeps pace with the infant's individual growth and changing nutritional needs
• Have fewer incidences of vomiting and diarrhea in the US (20-35 million episodes of diarrhea occur in children under the age of 5, resulting in over 200,000 hospitalizations and 400-500 deaths in the U.S.)
• Protection against gastroenteritis, necrotizing entercolitis
• Reduced risk of chronic constipation, colic, and other stomach upsets
• Reduced risk of childhood diabetes
• Average cost of formula to feed a baby in the first year $1, 733.75.
Do you breastfeed? And if so, do you feel you have support from your family or peers? And, what are your thoughts on extended breastfeeding?
References:
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/04/how-much-money-does-breastfeeding-really-save/
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/?page=227
http://www.motheringfromtheheart.com/Benefits.htm
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