Breastfeeding Facts For New Mothers

Postnatal

oi-Denise Baptiste

By Denise Baptiste

Monday, March 21, 2011, 14:10

Till four to five months, the infant has be completely on breast milk and this is the most important phase of development of the baby. Breastfeeding has always been a topic of debate as there are several myths revolving around the topic. One of the basic myths is that it leads to sagging of the breast and this is one of the basic reasons why several modern day mothers ignore it. Ignoring it is hazardous to both the mother and the child. Here are some breastfeeding facts -

1.The first and foremost breastfeeding fact is that it does not lead to breast sagging. It infact helps to restore the breast shape as the process burns the post pregnancy fat. It also releases hormones which helps to reshape the uterus.

2.The second breastfeeding fact is that it is beneficial for your baby. Breast milk has antibodies which prevents baby from all illnesses. It protects baby from eczema, allergy and asthma. Some research have also proved that babies who fee on breast milk are less likely to have diabetes.

3.It promotes good health for the mother in later stages of life. It prevents pre-menopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

4.Milk production is generally believed to be depending on breast size. Studies have proved that milk production depends completely on the size of the mammary glands, which has no connection to breast size and thus, cannot be the reason of avoiding breast feeding your child.

5.To catch a cold or flu is common post pregnancy symptoms and usually women stop giving breast milk to the child at this time. Until the mother is facing serious illness there is no risk of passing on the disease to the child. body produces antibodies which are passed on to the child.

6.Breast tenderness is not a side-effect, it just a temporary phase which happens due to your child not connecting to the nipples properly. The problem disappears in few days time.

These six facts about breastfeeding is a clear picture that there is actually no reason to stop giving breast milk to the child unless in case of serious illness like AIDS etc.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.