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THE ADVANTAGES OF BREAST MILK AND BREAST FEEDING

SoetjiningsihBAG/SMF ILMU KESEHATAN ANAK

FK UNUD/RS UP SANGLAH DENPASAR

Nutritional immunologic and endocrine need were provided by maternal systems

Delivered from a protected intrauterine environment sterile, warm, and protective

No longer obtain fluids, nutrients, immune protections, maternal body temperature

and sterile environment

This transition is filled with life threatening hazards

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Infant survival

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1.Initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life,2.Exclusive breastfeeding for six months,3. Timely complimentary feeding with appropiate foods, and4.Continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond

Breastfeeding. Rehydration Project . http://rehydrate.org/breastfeed/

“BREAST MILK IS THE BEST”

Nothing that money can buy is as good for baby as breast feeding

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BREASTFEEDING

BREASTFEEDING

Best for babyReduces incidence of allergiesEconomical – no wasteAntibodies – greater immunity to infectionsStool in offensive – never constipatedTemperature always correct and constantFresh milk – never goes sour in the breastEmotionally bondingEasy once establish Digested easily within two three hoursImmediately availableNutritionally balancedGastroenteritis greatly reducedSource ; Leaflet by TIBS support group, Trinidad.

http://rehydrate.org/braestfeed/

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1. Saves lives and provides initial immunizationDue to anti-intive properties of BM BF babies tend to have less incidence/pronounced symptoms of

ear infections Respiratory illness Allergies Diarrhea vomiting

The advantages of breast feeding for baby

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Breast milk only

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3.2

Breast milk & non-nutritious

liquids

13.3

Breast milk & nutritious

supplements

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No breast milk

Fig 1. Risk of diarrhoea by feeding method

Fig 2. Steps on how breastfeeding protects against infection

Mother infected

Antibodies to mother’s infection

secreted in milk to protect baby

White cells in mother’s body

make antibodies to protect

mother

Some white cells go to breast and make antibodies

there

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2. Promotes the recovery the sick child3. Provides complete and perfect nutrition4. Due to digestibility pf BM, BF babies are rarely constipated5. Milk intolerance is very rare6. The stool of BF babies are mild smelling

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7. SIDS is less common in BF babies 8. BM is constantly changing in its composition to meet changing needs of the baby 9. BF babies are constantly exposed to a variety of tastes through their mother’s milk

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10. BF children are at less risk for chrohn’s disease and juvenile diabetes

11. BF children are less likely to need orthodontic work; better dental health; less to need speech tehrapy

12. Maximizes a child’s physical and intellectual potential. IQ levels are an average of 8 points higher in children who were BF

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13. Adult daughters who were BF are at less risk for breast cancer

14. Adults who were BF have lower risk for high cholesterol and asthma

15. The bond between mother and child seems to be enhanced with breast feeding

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The advantages of breast feeding for mother

1. Less the risk of postpartume hemorrhage2. The uterus shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size

more quickly3. Calories are burned while breastfeeding.

It takes approximately 20 calories to produce an ounce of milk

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4. Benefit maternal health. Women who nurse their at least 6 months lessen their cahnges of pre-menopausal breast cancer

5. Osteoporosis and cervical cancer are less common in women who BF

6. Helps birth spacing. The return of fertilityis delayed with breastfeeding

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……the advantages for mother

7. Saves money. Breastfeeding more economical than formula feeding.

The cost of formula 1 year is approximately $ 1000-$1200 Low cost for medication and doctor’s

consultation

MOTHER

Fig 3. Dangers of artificial feeding

More diarrhoea and respiratory infections

Persistent diarrhoea

Malnutrition vitamin A deficiency

More likely to die

May become pregnant sooner

Interferes with bonding

Lower scores on intelligence tests

Overweight

Increased risk of some chronic diseases

More allergy and milk intolerance

Increased risk of anaemia, ovarian and breast cancer

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8. Support food security. BM is always available, clean, and right temperature

9. Many mothers feel a special satisfaction in knowing that they alone are meeting needs of their babies

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The advantages of breast feeding for infant development

1. Fatty acids, lactose, cholesterol developing brain, 25% of adult size at birth

2. Mothers find close bond3. Help mothers read and understand their baby

more quickly and easily baby’s positive responses

4. Enhance early stimulation : tactile, auditory, smell, visual, taste

5. The hormones released enhanced mother’s ability to be calm, relaxed, nurturing enable a new mother to adapt to a baby-friendly pace

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Breast feeding is environment-friendly Saves money

The advantages of breast feeding for government

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CONCLUSION

Learning more about the advantages of breastfeeding helps us to keep our sense of purpose as we rediscover the basic mothering activity in our 21 Breast feeding is the ultimate in multi-tasking as it provides the ideal environment for our baby’s physical and emotional development

BREASTMILK BREASTFEEDING

Fig 4. Advantages of Breastfeeding

Perfect nutrients

Easily digested efficiently used

Protects against infection Costs less than

artificial feeding

Protects mothers health

Helps delay a new pregnancy

Helps bonding and development

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