Exclusive breastfeeding important for proper brain development in babies

No calmer harbor than that of a mother’s breast

The sweetest source of nourishment

A balanced food that always stays ready

There is a bond that occurs during breastfeeding

The bond of love between mother and child

The bond of security, care and affection

There is a joy that occurs during breastfeeding

Good for both hearts and human race

The joy of motherhood

CHEERFUL 

The warmth in the hands of a mother, the food from her breast, the security in the knowledge of her presence is the demands of a baby. Breastfeeding satisfies these.
The importance of breastfeeding cannot be underestimated. This is why every 1st to 7th of August is dedicated to celebrate and encourage exclusive breastfeeding. World breastfeeding week was organized by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO, UNICEF with the goal to promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding starting with one hour after birth, until a baby is six months old and nutritious complementary foods should then be added while continuing to breastfeed up to two years or beyond.

Several studies have shown that Breast milk contains just the right balance nutrients for the newborn’s need and also plays a key role in children’s’ brain development. A baby’s brain develops rapidly in the first few years of life, and it is therefore important to support this process of development with a good balance of brain building nutrients.

The relationship between breastfeeding and children’s intelligence has generated much research interest. However, research has it that the breast milk contains brain building nutrients such as Fatty acids, Taurine, phospholipids, zinc, choline among many others. 

The breast milk also contains various kinds of disease fighting substance which helps protect the baby against harmful infections.
Breastfeeding however, has some health benefits for mothers as well. Research suggests that women, who do not breastfeed, face higher risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer as well as obesity. Breastfeeding is therefore important to both mother and child.

Breastfeed exclusively!!















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