Articles — importance of breastfeeding

Breast-feeding is a very important stage in the life of both a baby and the mother. It is not only about baby latching on the breast or feeding a baby, it is the moment of the initial bonding between a mother and her child.Maternal milk contains all the necessary and important substances to give the nutritional and psychological needs of the baby. It is complete and does not require any extra nutritional requirement.A mother's milk which is the best food for babies contains -i) Proteins - which are nutritious and easier to digest. It is stronger in anti-infective function compared...

If you've read any books on pregnancy and babies, you've seen the phrase, "Breast is best." Meaning that breast milk is the best food a baby can consume.If that's true, why has the commercial formula business become so profitable? Besides using clever and deceptive marketing ploys, I believe the main reason is that many mothers-to-be do not understand the wonderful advantages breastfeeding provides over formula-feeding, for both the mother and the baby.Here is a list of just eleven of the many advantages to choose to breastfeed and avoid commercial formula.1. Breast milk contains over 100 different nutrients and compounds that...