No matter where you go and which baby care guide
book or child specialist you refer to, the one unwavering suggestion you
will get everywhere for the good healthcare of your new born is to
breast feed him / her for the initial six months at least. You can
gradually also include solid food in the baby's diet with time, but can
continue with breastfeeding for another two years if you wish to. The
benefits of breastfeeding babies are all very well-known.
Research claims that breast feeding a baby considerably cuts down the
risk of sudden infant death syndrome and other diseases they may be
prone to. Moreover, the baby's suckling at the mother's breast promotes
the proper growth of the infant's teeth and speech organs. Breast
feeding is the most cost effective way to take care of a newborn as a
mother's milk is considered the best nourishment for an infant. The
infant formulas available in the market are very costly in comparison.
Breast feeding a baby is advantageous for the mother too. The act is
known to release hormones like oxytocin and prolactin that help mothers
feel calm and more nurturing toward her baby. Milk is produced due to
the fat that gets accumulated in a mother's body during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding tends to help lose this fat. Moreover, the breastfeeding
mothers run less risk of breast and other forms of cancer. Those who
breast feed babies for more than eight months have better bone
re-mineralization.
Anyone can easily get hold of important baby breastfeeding tips from
the umpteen numbers of videos and books themed on baby care. The
newborn's suckling reflex is strongest right after birth and so it's
considered the apt time to begin breastfeeding. One is supposed to
repeat the process at least once in every two to three hours as it helps
to keep up the milk production in the initial stage.
