Breast milk is the best food and drink for babies. In fact, no single type of milk can exceed the benefits of milk produced by the mother's body. Then, anything the hell breastfeeding privileges?
From birth to 6 months of age, babies are only recommended to drink breast milk or breast milk. This is recommended not without reason. Busui is highly recommended for breastfeeding babies, because breast milk contains a variety of good things for babies.
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After giving birth and taking on the role of a mother, Busui will certainly experience many new experiences. One of them is breastfeeding.
Although there will be many sacrifices that Busui will make during breastfeeding, such as quality sleep, this will pay off with the extraordinary benefits of breast milk that will be obtained by the baby.
The following are some of the benefits that can be obtained from breast milk:
1. Contains many important nutrients for babies
Breast milk is a very special food and drink for babies. Why? Because breast milk contains a variety of important nutrients that are needed by the baby to support their growth and development.
The composition of breast milk is very complex and cannot be compared with formula or other milks. This is because breast milk contains more than 200 important substances, including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and hormones that are important for baby's health.
2. Protects babies from various diseases
One of the features of breast milk that cannot be compared with other types of milk is that it contains antibodies that can prevent various types of diseases that often attack babies, such as ear infections, respiratory infections, and diarrhea.
This privilege can be obtained from the first drop of breast milk or colostrum that the baby drinks. In fact, the amount of antibodies in colostrum is much higher than the amount of antibodies in ordinary breast milk (milk that comes out after 2-3 months of breastfeeding). Therefore, don't miss the moment of early initiation of breastfeeding after giving birth, OK?
3. Very easy to digest
Another reason why breast milk is special is that it is very easily digested and absorbed by the baby's digestive system. Breast milk contains more protein whey, whereas formula milk contains more casein protein which is more difficult for babies to digest.
This is why babies who drink breast milk (breastfed babies) defecate more often than babies who drink formula milk (sufor babies). Therefore, breast milk is good for the baby's digestive system and can prevent him from various digestive problems, such as diarrhea or constipation.
4. Improve baby's intelligence
Several studies have revealed that breastfed babies have a higher level of intelligence than formula-fed babies. This feature is very visible in premature babies.
Premature babies tend to be more prone to delays in the development of cognitive abilities (intelligence). However, in fact, research shows premature babies who are regularly breastfed in the first month of life can have a better IQ and thinking skills than those who are not.
Apart from the nutritional content of breast milk, this difference in intelligence level is thought to be related to intimacy, physical touch, and the bond between mother and baby that occurs during breastfeeding. This may also cause breastfed babies to be less at risk for behavioral problems as they age.
5. Reduce the risk of allergies in babies
Some babies are born with a risk of allergies, such as asthma, rhinitis, food allergies, or eczema. Even so, babies who are breastfed regularly with breast milk are believed to have a lower risk of allergies than babies who drink formula milk.
6. Economical, practical, and always available
This is a feature of breastfeeding that mothers should be grateful for. Unlike other milk, breast milk does not make Busui have to spend more money to get it.
Not only free, breast milk production also always adjusts to the baby's needs. So besides being able to save money, Busui doesn't have to worry about the milk running out or decreasing if it's issued continuously.
In addition, breast milk can also always be available whenever the baby wants it. Most importantly, breastfeeding is very practical because Busui does not need to carry bottles and other breastfeeding equipment. When your little one cries, Busui can breastfeed him directly anytime and anywhere.
Those are some of the privileges of breastfeeding that can be obtained. Even though Busui currently has only a small amount of breast milk, don't give up hope to continue breastfeeding your little one, okay? The more often you breastfeed, the more abundant Busui's milk production will be.
To increase breast milk, Busui can also consume booster Breastfeed and do breast massage.
If Busui experiences problems while breastfeeding, whether it's related to the amount of breast milk or disruption of the flow of breast milk, don't hesitate to consult a doctor or lactation consultant to get the right treatment and advice.
