Scientific research suggests that breastfeeding might reduce cancer,ovarian cancer and now the risk of developing diabetes. Women who breastfeed for at least one year were about 15% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who never breastfed. Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for babeis.
One of my co-workers chosed to breastfeed her baby. She say she decided because of the great benefits for her baby. It helps to develop her imnune system and it also is a natural way to give her a good source of nutrition.
Breastfeeding in Africa
In Africa,more than 95% of infants are currently breastfed,but feeding practices are often inadequate: feeding water, and other liquids,to breastfed infants is a widespread practice. The rate of breastfeeding is low particulary in West Africa. The importance of breast milk as a food resource of African countries is generally not recognized. The success in promoting exclusive breastfeeding has been limited in Africa and new promotions methods are needed. Infants of all mothers, whether HIV positive or not,will benefit from improving the rate of exlusive breastfeeding.
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI always recommend breast feeding to all the mothers I have the opportunity to talk to, it is a wonderful way to create a close and loving bond with your baby. Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs.
Hello, Christine,
ReplyDeleteI am a big advocate for breastfeeding and glad I was able to do this for my two children. I knew the benefits for the child but did not realize that there was benefits for the mother as well. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. After reading your post
I discovered even more about the breast feeding process in Africa.
I was fortunate to have successfully breastfed both of my children. After my youngest step-sister was unable to breastfeed I realized how frustrating and upsetting it can be for mothers that have a desire and cannot. I do believe it is the best start for baby.
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