Infant Breast Feeding

It is very important for infants to breastfeed, for the first zero-six months of life. It provides all the nutrients and water need for a healthy baby. Infants are more likely to eat more on breast milk. Breastfeeding gives a special bonding, between a mother and her infant. Nursing moms should pay special attention to what they eat. Healthcare workers should counsel all mothers on breastfeeding.

During the first months of a baby’s life, you should nurse. It is nutritious and natural, and exclusive breastfeeding provides the best start in life. The best way to establish the practice is to put the baby to the breast immediately after birth, and not give any other liquids.

Breast milk has immunological properties and other substance that will protect infants from serious infection. Some infection, such as respiratory, ear, urinary tract, and even death can be caused by animal milk or formula. Breast milk is inexpensive, no bottles are needed. The amount of iron in a formula does not affect an infant’s bowel functions. In fact, according to The American Academy of Pediatrics, giving low-iron formulas to a baby could lead to anemia, a deficiency in red blood cells that can result in learning delays down the road. Although breast milk contains little iron (the reason low-iron formulas were originally introduced decades ago), the small quantities that are in it can be easily absorbed by an infant’s digestive tract. The iron in formula, however, is not as readily absorbed, so more must be added to ensure that babies get enough (Keenan, Aug. 2000, Parenting, p.83).

Breastfeeding after delivery encourages the emotionally bonding of the mother to her infant. The time between the mother and her child are very special moments that can only be shared between the both of them. It will help secure the infant’s place within the family. The time shared between the two, no one else can give. Mothers have time to realize this special gift, she has brought into this world.