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Breastfeeding
Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It contains essential nutrients, proteins, and antibodies that help infants grow and develop. Breast milk is rich in antibodies and enzymes that boost the baby’s immune system, providing natural protection against infections and diseases. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing chronic conditions later in life, such as obesity, diabetes, and certain allergies.
*It’s important to note that while breastfeeding is highly beneficial, it might not be possible or suitable for every mother and baby due to various reasons.
Benefits for the Baby:
Nutrition: Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It contains essential nutrients, proteins, and antibodies that help infants grow and develop.
Immune System Support: Breast milk is rich in antibodies and enzymes that boost the baby’s immune system, providing natural protection against infections and diseases.
Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases: Breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing chronic conditions later in life, such as obesity, diabetes, and certain allergies.
Benefits for the Mother:
Faster Postpartum Recovery: Breastfeeding helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly and may reduce postpartum bleeding.
Weight Loss: Breastfeeding burns extra calories, helping the mother lose pregnancy weight more effectively.
Reduced Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers later in life.
Cost-Effective: Breastfeeding is cost-effective as it eliminates the need for formula feeding, saving money on infant formula and feeding supplies.
*It’s important to note that while breastfeeding is highly beneficial, it might not be possible or suitable for every mother and baby due to various reasons.
Michigan Breastfeeding Network
MIBFN collaborates with organizations and individuals to bring about actionable, system-level changes that are centered on the diverse experiences of Michigan families with young children. MIBFN’s mission is to lead the statewide collaborative actions for advocacy, education, and coalition building to create a supportive breastfeeding culture. MIBFN’s vision is that all families will live and work in a breastfeeding-supportive culture.
Natural Breastfeeding
Natural breastfeeding, also called “laid-back breastfeeding,” is a technique that allows babies to find and attach to the breast using instincts and reflexes they are born with. This can make the process more relaxed for both mom and baby and lead to more successful breastfeeding.
La Leche League International
Breastfeeding is warmth, nutrition, and love all rolled into one. We’ve been supporting mothers and nursing parents for over 66 years. If you need support with breastfeeding, chestfeeding or feeding your child human milk, the LLLI website has lots to help you!