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Breastmilk: A Gold Source for Maternal and Infant Health
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Breastmilk is not only the best food for the development of newborns but also provides many health benefits for mothers. Breastfeeding is a sacred journey that brings immense benefits to both mother and baby.
Benefits of breastmilk for maternal health:
- Reduced risk of disease: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life can help reduce the risk of diseases such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.
- Weight loss after delivery: Breastfeeding helps burn calories and can help mothers lose weight faster after delivery.
- Improved mental health: Breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of postpartum depression and improve maternal mood.
- Strengthened mother-child bond: Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to strengthen the bond between mother and child.
In addition, breastmilk also has other benefits such as:
- Save money: Breastfeeding is much cheaper than formula feeding.
- Convenient: Breastmilk is always available, at the perfect temperature and free.
- Good for the environment: Breastfeeding helps reduce waste from formula packaging.
Promoting breastfeeding:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding until 2 years of age or beyond. To encourage breastfeeding, the support of family, community, and society is needed.
Here are some measures to encourage breastfeeding:
- Educate and inform women about the benefits of breastfeeding.
- Create a supportive environment for breastfeeding women in the workplace and public places.
- Implement policies that support breastfeeding.
- Provide support services for breastfeeding women, such as lactation counseling.
Breastfeeding is a precious gift that a mother can give to her child. Let’s work together to encourage breastfeeding for the health benefits of both mother and baby.