(2) Breast milk contains more lactose than other dairy products, which can better contribute to the growth and development of newborns.
(3) As long as the breastfeeding mother is well nourished, breast milk will contain enough vitamins for the newborn to absorb.
(4) 50% of the iron contained in breast milk can be absorbed by babies, which is the best among all kinds of foods. Therefore, although the iron content of breast milk is not much, it is enough for the baby.
(5) Breast milk contains enough water. Even in the hot summer, as long as there is more breast milk, the mother can meet the baby's physiological needs.
(6) The proportion of calcium and phosphorus in breast milk is appropriate and easy to be absorbed by newborns.
(7) Breast milk is suitable in temperature, clean and sterile, and can be supplied to babies at any time, regardless of time and place, which is economical and convenient.
(8) Breast milk in the breast will not deteriorate and can be kept fresh forever. And the more babies suck, the more milk they secrete.
(9) Breast milk contains immune factors such as anti-infective white blood cells and immune antibodies, especially colostrum contains a lot of immunoglobulin. These immune substances, like antibiotics, can protect infants from bacterial infection and prevent pneumonia and other diseases.
(10) Breast milk contains lactoferrin, which can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria that need iron, thus helping to provide iron for newborns.
(1 1) Breastfeeding contributes to emotional communication between mother and baby. By feeding, the baby can hear the familiar mother's heartbeat that he has stopped in the palace, feel the closeness between the mother and the skin, and smell the fragrance of the mother's skin, which is of great benefit to stabilizing the baby's mood and ensuring healthy development. In addition, the mother can also find the baby's cold, warmth and illness in time for early treatment.
(12) Breastfeeding is beneficial to prevent gynecological diseases. Breastfeeding can not only promote postpartum uterine involution, but also reduce the incidence of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Therefore, breast milk can not only provide the nutritional needs of newborns at all stages, but also help mothers recover after delivery and prevent related diseases. Sticking to exclusive breastfeeding will make babies and mothers healthier.