Breastfeeding, An Imperative For Newborns
- Monday, November 9, 2009, 4:20
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Breastfeeding is the best way to protect your newborn baby from the various types of illnesses. It also plays a critical role in developing the immunity system of your baby, and that is why, your baby should not be deprived of this privilege in any ways.
Breastfeeding also creates emotional bonding between the child and the mother, and as a matter of fact, your baby does not require any additional nutrition if he is getting breastfed.
If you are facing any sort of problems in breastfeeding, for instance, if you are not able to produce enough milk for your baby, consult your doctor immediately.
There are certain types of powders that help in producing milk inside the body, and you can use them on advice of your doctor. After the delivery, your breast milk is sticky, and yellowish.
This milk is identified as colostrum, in medical terminology. That is the milk, which is secreted inside the mother’s body during the first week after delivery.
This milk is highly nutritious for your baby, and your baby must be given this milk. Colostrum contains high levels of proteins, and is very important in providing anti-bodies to your child.
It also provides power to fight the various types of neo-natal infections, and is very rich in vitamin A as well. By providing this milk, you can save your child from different sorts of ailments, and provide him a good start in life.
At times, people tend to give their newborn child food like honey, butter, water, etc., immediately after birth. This should not be done at all. Breast milk should be given as priority diet under all circumstances.
You can also inform your doctor before delivery, that you want to breastfeed your child immediately after delivery. Try that your baby is not given any food substitutes before the first six months.
Apart from its nutritional value, breastfeeding is also considered as safe for your child. Since, you do not have to use any utensils, it saves your child from infections. However, it is highly advisable that you keep yourself clean, before going for breastfeeding.
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