Breastfeeding as a way of providing ideal food
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The act of breastfeeding is a precious gift to the herself, the baby and the earth. Breastfeeding
is the art of providing idea food to infants with the aim of development of the baby and
healthy growth. It is important to give more of iron fortified foods apart from the breast milk
only to infants from the age of 6 months to at least a year. About 37% of infants worldwide
are being breastfed to the age of 6 months in comparison to 19% of the infants in the United
States. Colostrum is the first milk that is produced by early lactating mothers. It is yellowish
in colour and it is enriched with antibodies that boost the immunity of the body.
Breastfeeding is important as it not only free but also create the bond of mother-child
relationship and dedicated trust. The antibodies in the breast milk are passed into the body of
the baby plays a significant role in the body’s immunity system. Other merits of breastfeeding
are, it also benefits the mother. The advantages are return of the pre-pregnancy weight,
reduced bleeding and reduce the chances of either breast cancer or the ovary cancer.
The social lifestyle of culture that may hinder the joy of women from breastfeeding is
embarrassments from the public. It has been evident of mothers being ashamed from
breastfeeding in public places such as family restaurant. If urge or need to breastfeed the baby
comes, while in public place and I can’t reason being I will be embarrassed then I have to
reason to breastfeed either.
In conclusion, Breastfeeding is important to both the baby and the mother. Even though there
are risks, there are more advantages to it than its challenges.
