**AWARENESS WEEK!** Breastfeeding positives part 1 Breast milk is always ready and does not need strict prep guidelines; powdered formula is NOT sterile and can be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Breastfeeding satisfies baby’s emotional needs. Pre-term breastmilk is specially tailored to best suit the needs of premature infants. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it as “an unequalled way of providing ideal food for healthy growth and development”. Breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers. Breastfeeding may help stabilise the progress of maternal endometriosis. Breastmilk protects against hemophilus b. bacteria as much as 5-10 years later. Non breastfed babies require longer pre- and post-surgical fasting, as breastmilk is considered a “clear fluid” like water.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:00:03 +0000
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