WHY BREASTFEEDING BETTER THAN FORMULA
Some of information and research already explore the benefit of breastfeeding
than baby formula. One of the most significant reasons why breastfeeding is
good that to breastfeed, your child relates to the quality of food your child
is ingesting. Although baby formula may meet the nutritional requirements of
children, it is not the ideal food for babies.
According to the World Health Organization, Breastfeeding is the absolute the
best source of food for baby. The commercial baby formula is comprised of countless
preservatives and by-products of other food production techniques that have
no proven benefit for your child. Formula is also extremely high in fat content,
and leads parent to believe that their child is thriving because he or she is
gaining weight. This is not necessarily the case.
Breast milk, on the other hand, has undergone millions of years of development
in the laboratory of Nature. Countless studies have proven that there is no
reasonable substitute for Breast milk. Breast milk has the amazing ability to
transform and adapt to the needs of your baby at various stages of development.
Colostrum is an amazing example of the way a woman’s body produces the
perfect food for baby. It is the first liquid produced by a mother, usually
beginning a few months before delivery. It differs slightly in appearance than
breast milk, in that it is thicker and has a yellowish tint. It has a high concentration
of antibodies, which helps newborns fend off illness and disease and build strong,
stable immune systems. It is extremely easy for babies to digest, and it also
has a laxative effect to help ease digestion.
Studies have also shown that there is a direct relationship between breastfeeding
and a child’s cognitive ability and intelligence. Simply put, breastfed
babies have higher IQ’s than their bottle-fed peers. Some studies have
concluded that the longer a child is breastfed, the higher IQ he/she will have.
Other studies have shown that breastfed children have a lower incidence of ear
infections. This is significant when one considers the overuse of antibiotics
and antibiotic resistant disease.
Food allergies are another important consideration for new parents. Breastfed
babies have a much lower chance of developing food life-threatening food allergies.
As a consequence, the have an even lower chance of developing related illnesses
such as gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea and vomiting. Breast milk protects
babies from food allergies because it has a high concentration of the immunoglobulin
IgA. IgA works by binding to foreign proteins and preventing them from entering
the child’s bloodstream. Children do not begin to produce IgA of their
own until approximately 8 months of age.
Other studies have concluded that breastfeeding can also protect your child
from diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Leukemia. New parents should explore
their options carefully, and make educated decisions regarding their child’s
health and well being. Speak with your Pediatrician, or contact your local health
unit, for more information. The choice you make will affect your child’s
health for the rest of his or her life. (by Rachel Thompson)
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