Advantages of breastfeeding both in the short and long term
Breast milk is rich in numerous nutrients that will strengthen the immune system of both the baby and the child
No one doubts that mother’s milk is the best possible food for the baby . There are many nutrients that it has and that are perfect when it comes to protecting the child’s body against possible diseases. Experts on the subject recommend continuing with breast milk until the baby is at least two years old.
From 6 months of age, the baby’s diet should be made up of certain foods and the mother’s own milk. In the following article we will talk about the many advantages that breast milk has both in the medium and long term, both for the little one and for the mother herself .
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BREAST MILK PROTECTS THE BABY AGAINST DISEASES
Breast milk is rich in numerous nutrients that will strengthen the immune system of both the baby and the child . Numerous studies have confirmed that said milk will reduce the risk of suffering from various diseases such as diabetes , obesity or gastroenteritis.
In addition, the regular intake of such milk helps to protect the respiratory system of the little one , something really important since it is one of the parts of the body that suffers the most during the first months of the baby’s life.
HELPS THE PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH THE MOUTH AND TEETH
The simple act of sucking that the baby does when breastfeeding helps the entire oral part to develop optimally . The teeth grow and are perfectly positioned around the entire mouth , ensuring that the little one does not have problems when speaking at all times.
LARGE AMOUNT OF CALORIES AND NUTRIENTS
Up to 6 months of age, breast milk will cover all the caloric needs that the little one needs. From 6 months of age the body will need another series of foods to complement its diet. However, it must be said that up to two and a half years of age, milk continues to provide a large number of calories and nutrients that are still sufficient for the child’s development.
BREAST MILK PROMOTES GOOD MENTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BABY
In the first months of life, breast milk helps the baby calm down and relax, something quite important in the first months of life. Both in the medium and long term, breast milk helps a good development of the child’s mental health and the cognitive part of the brain.
BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR THE MOTHER
Breastfeeding the baby will not only bring benefits for the little ones, but it also has them for the mother herself:
- Breast milk allows the mother to drastically reduce the risk of certain diseases such as diabetes, heart attacks or strokes. Apart from this, it also reduces the risk of breast or ovarian cancer.
- Extending breastfeeding beyond the baby’s 6 months of life allows the mother to fight stress or anxiety . In this way, breast milk could be considered a wonderful natural antidepressant.
In short, practicing breastfeeding beyond 6 months offers a multitude of benefits in the short and long term for both the mother and the baby himself. Therefore there is nothing wrong with the baby continuing to drink the mother’s milk until a certain age. Such breastfeeding can be combined without any problem with the consumption of other foods that become part of the child’s usual diet.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.
