Benefits ofBreastfeeding
Part 1: The first week in August isdesignated World Breastfeeding Week to highlight thebeneficial role breast feeding plays in the lives of both newborn babies andtheir mothers. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World HealthOrganization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six monthsand up to one year of a baby's life, with other supplemental foods added afterthe first year. There is indisputable data indicating that breast milk isbetter suited to a newborn's nutritional needs than infant formula. Premature babies,who have underdeveloped intestines and immature immune systems, benefitfrom easily digestible breast milk. Since the milk is enriched withthe mother’s immune cells, breastfeeding also prevents a number ofdiseases in infants. Part 2 and 3 to follow Regards, GL
