Showing posts with label Mothers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mothers. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Mothers n Babies

Did you know that breastfeeding is healthy in so many ways for the newborn as well as for the mother. When a new mother breastfeeds her child she provides a lot of benefits to her baby and even herself. But the best part is mothers milk gives the baby everything he/ she needs to thrive for the first six months of its life. Experts say that mother should compulsory breastfeed their newborns for the first six months and then introduce solid foods under the cover of breastfeeding. 

It is said that mothers milk is a unique nutritional source which cannot adequately be replaced by any other food. There are some mothers who are worried about pollutants which can accumulate in breast milk, however it remains superior to infant formula from the perspective of health reasons when it comes to that of the mother and child.

Newborns are fragile and susceptible to any type of disease. The reason being that their bodies are not fully developed. Newborn babies must be treated with special care and given adequate nourishment, which in one way is through breastfeeding. Mothers milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants as it has the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat.

Breastfeeding is a wonderful gift for you as well as your baby. Many mothers feel fulfillment and joy from the physical and emotional communion they experience with their child while nursing. Apart from this, there are multiple reasons why breastfeeding is good for you and your baby, lets take a look.



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Here is why breastfeeding is good for you and your baby

Digestion 

Breastfed newborns do not have get constipated easily, this is because breast milk is easier for your little one to digest.

Intelligence 
The intelligence quotient for children who are breastfed is comparatively higher that children who were not.
Dental problems 
Children who were breastfed are less likely to need orthodontic work like braces. The reason being that sucking action which is required with breastfeeding helps the little one to get a good set of teeth.
Healthy 
The breast milk consists of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and sugars which is needed for your little one at various stages of his growth.
Look To See Why It Is Better For Mum
 Too The benefits of breastfeeding is also healthy for nursing mothers in so many ways, Go on to see how it is useful for the new mother.
Uterus 
The uterus of a breastfeeding mother shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size much faster when she breast feeds her newborn.
Weight loss 
This is one of the ways in which you can lose weight faster. Mothers who are breastfeeding burns a lot of calories. It is said that it takes approximately 20 calories to produce one ounce of milk.
Cancer 
Breastfeeding your infant is good for mothers as it reduces the chances of cervical and Osteoporosis cancer.

Fertile 
Mothers who breastfeed their infants are said to reduce the chance of fertility soon after the baby is born.
Increases the Bond 
The bond which is created with the mother and the newborn is strong when the baby is breastfed.
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Baby Care Tips For First Time Mothers

It is not easy being a first time mother. First of all, you have no experience. Secondly, you are totally racked up with the experience of giving birth. In short, you are still reeling from the absolute unreality of the fact that you have now become a mother and have a little newborn baby who is completely dependent on you. What you need at this point of time are the right baby care tips. 

Most first time mothers take baby care tips from books and look them up on the Internet. However, you will get the best baby care tips from mother and grandmothers who have the experience of handling newborn babies. Centuries go by and there are many medical advancements, but nothing helps as much as some old fashioned native wisdom when it comes to handling babies. 

Elderly women or your friends who have had babies before can tell you everything that you need to know. So consult them but use your own brains too. Do not get intimidated just because you are a first time mother. Here are some baby care tips that you can use just in case you need some first hand knowledge. 


Motherhood can be a scary experience and these baby care tips will help you ride out the initial panic and make the happiest memories of those early days as 'mom'.

  • Get Rid Of Fear Most women have never ever help a newborn baby in their lives. Your bundle of joy looks so tender and delicate that you are terrified of doing something wrong. Get rid of the fear and trust your natural maternal instincts; they can never be wrong.

  • Hold The Baby Right Ask the nurses or doctors who come to attend you, to teach how to hold a newborn baby. The standard way to hold a newborn baby is to support your baby's neck with one arm and hold the legs with the other.  

  • Feed Every Few Hours Feeding your baby the colostrum that your breasts secrete for the first 2 days after birth is very healthy. After that you must feed your baby every 2 or 3 hours. Newborn babies need to be fed regularly.
  • Breast Feeding Positions You have to learn and choose the best breastfeeding position for yourself. There are four breastfeeding positions to choose from. You have to see in which one you and your baby are most comfortable.
  • Keep Baby Warm Newborn babies like to stay warm and huddled up. This is because they are still used to the cozy feeling in the womb. So keep your baby wrapped up tightly and hold him/her as much as you can.
  • Baby Burps You have to make your baby burp every time you feed him/her. Newborn babies are still not experts at feeding so they suck a lot air while drinking milk. This can lead to gas and abdominal discomfort. Make the baby burp after every feed.
  • Baby Stool Your baby may pass watery stool on one day and normal on the other. There might be days when your baby does not pass any stool. During the first 3 months after birth, the baby's intestines are not fully developed. So don't get worked up about your baby's potty habits already.

  • Newborn Babies Sleep A Lot Newborn babies sleep for 18 to 20 hours in a day. You need to wake them for feeding sometimes. But otherwise, allow your little one to sleep as much as he/she wants.

  • Bathing The Baby Your baby may be expected to bathe for the first within a week of its birth. The best way to bathe a newborn baby is in a tub of lukewarm water. Hold your baby in the tub in a sitting position and splash a little.

  • Ask For Help n Accept It As a new mother, you will still be recovering from the trauma of giving birth. So don't try to be a super mom and do everything yourself. Take help from your parents, in-laws and friends. It is always in the best interest of your baby and you as well.
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