Breastfeeding Benefits For Moms and Babies

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Breastfeeding benefits
for moms and babies

• fortismumbai.com

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• Opting to breastfeed your baby is a completely
  personal matter. However, considering the amazing
  benefits of breastfeeding for both moms and
  babies, even the top maternity hospital in Mumbai
  recommends it to their patients.
• Let's have a look at the top ten advantages of
  breastfeeding for you and your little one.
• Stronger bones
• Research has shown that women who breastfeed
  their babies have a lower risk of developing
  postmenopausal osteoporosis. When you are
  lactating, your body absorbs more efficiently.
  That is why the bones in the hips and spine will
  become more dense when you start breastfeeding.

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• Boosts the immune system
• Babies who have been breastfed for at least four
  months are shown to have a much stronger
  immunity, than those who haven't. Colostrum, the
  very first milk that is produced soon after your
  baby's birth is responsible for building a strong
  immunity in your baby.
• Greater IQ for your little one
• Studies have found that babies who have been
  breastfed may have a definite advantage of having
  a higher IQ than babies who are fed formula. This
  is because of the specific proteins present in
  breastmilk that promote brain development.

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• Less risk of obesity in both
• Unlike formula, breastmilk isn't loaded with
  calories. It is also easier to digest, making
  your little one have a good digestive system.
  This in turn will help check chances of infant
  obesity. For the mummies too, breastfeeding helps
  in promoting lower postpartum weight retention.
  It is a great way to burn the extra calories to
  get back your pre-pregnancy body.

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• Promotes a healthy digestive system
• Studies have shown that babies that are breastfed
  are less likely to suffer from digestive
  illnesses such as upset stomachs and diarrhoea.
  Breastmilk is blessed with the right balance of
  essential nutrients that helps your baby develop
  a healthy digestive system.
• Helps release good hormones in the mother
• The feeling of bonding and emotional fulfillment
  that you feel when you nurse your baby is
  augmented by the release of good hormones such as
  prolactin and oxytocin. Prolactin is a hormone
  that produces a nurturing and peaceful sensation,
  and helps you relax. The hormone oxytocin
  promotes a strong feeling of love and attachment.
  

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• Reduces the risk of breast cancer
• According to research, women who breastfeed their
  babies have a much lower risk of developing
  breast cancer. The risk is reduced by as much as
  25 percent. The longer a mother breastfeeds, the
  lower are the chances of getting breast cancer.
  Many maternity hospital in Mumbai encourage their
  patients to breastfeed their babies, to help them
  reduce the risk of breast cancer.

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• Lowered risk of diabetes
• Breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of
  diabetes in both the mother and her child.
  Breastfeeding your infant can help lessen your
  chances of developing it at a later stage in your
  life. For your little one, breastfeeding has been
  positively linked to lowered risks of both Type 1
  as well as Type 2 diabetes.
• Reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  (SIDS)
• SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the
  unexplained death of an infant less than a year
  of age. Babies who have been breastfed for at
  least six months, have a better immune system,
  and they also wake up more easily. These help
  prevent SIDS.

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• Promotes healthy eyesight
• Breastfeeding your baby is a good way to ensure
  good eyesight for him or her. Breast Milk has a
  higher concentration of DHA, which helps in
  promoting healthy eyes. It also helps protect
  your baby from eye infections.

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