The Benefits of Breasfeeding Newborn Babies

1303 Words3 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Essays on breastfeeding technique

Benefits of Breastfeeding
While researching about the benefits of breastfeeding I found many advantages to it. The longer a mother breastfeeds her baby, there is a higher chance that her baby will get the healthy benefits of breastfeeding. There are many benefits to breastfeeding for the mother, child, and society. The benefits for a breastfeeding baby are: early breast milk is called liquid gold, it is easier to digest, it fights diseases, and it changes as your baby grows. Doctors tell breastfeeding mothers to breast feed their baby until it is up to 2 years of age. The benefits for a breastfeeding mother are: life can be easier, it can save money, it can feel great, it can help mothers health, it helps mothers miss less work (if they work), and it is supposed to help prevent a mother from getting pregnant. Benefits for society are women who breastfeed avoid the financial burden of buying infant formula, and breast-fed babies are less likely to need excessive medical attention as they grow. My goal in this paper is to combine the benefits of breastfeeding from websites that I did my research on. Dowsen, Steven."Deciding When to Wean." Kidshealth.gov.
November 2011. Web. 21 April 2014.
In my research I found that there are many benefits of breastfeeding a baby. Early breast milk is called liquid gold also known as colostrums. It is the thick yellow breast milk that you make during pregnancy and just after birth. Colostrums is very rich in nutrients and has antibodies to protect your baby. Although your baby only gets a small amount of colostrums at each feeding it amounts up to the right amount for your baby's stomach. A mothers breast milk continues to change as her baby grows. Colostrums changes into mature milk. A week after...

... middle of paper ...

...reastfeeding baby can go up to 2 weeks without pooping. My baby is almost 4 months old, and he has never been sick. My friends who formula feed their babies have had many problems with their babies getting very sick. Since I have been breastfeeding I have almost lost all the weight I gained since I had him. Allie Hayes. 2014.

Works Cited
"Why Breastfeeding is Important." Womenshealth.gov. 04 August 2011. Web. 12 April 2014.
"Benefits of Breastfeeding." NRDC.org. 25 March 2005. Web. 12 April 2014
O'Connor, Mary. "Breastfeeding Benefits and Barriers: Breastfeeding Statistics in the United States." 2010. Web. 12 April 2014.
Gavin, Mary."Is breastfeeding a Good Form of Birth Control?" June 2011. Web. 12 March 2014.
"Breastfeeding." Cdc.gov. 26 February 2014. Web. 12 April 2014.
Dowsen, Steven."Deciding When to Wean." Kidshealth.gov. November 2011. Web. 21 April 2014.

Show More
Related

  • Comparison of Breast- Fed and Formula-Fed Children

    1380 Words  | 3 Pages

    The article shortly summarizes new findings of a study published in the scholarly journal Social Science & Medicine, conducted by Assistant Professor of sociology at the Ohio State University Cynthia Colen. The Times Magazine article describes the research done by Colen as a longitudinal study using three populations of 8,237 children, 7,319 siblings and 1,773 paired siblings as its sample where one sibling was breast-fed while the other was not. Sifferlin stated there were eleven outcomes during the study used to determine the impact breast feeding had on the population. The eleven outcomes derived from prior research. The author of the article interpreted the findings of the study and the findings of previous studies of related topics.

    Read More

  • Birth Control

    1564 Words  | 4 Pages

    Samuel A. Pasquale, M.D., and Jennifer Cadoff, The Birth Control Book: A Complete Guide to Your Contraceptive Options, New York: Ballantine Books, 1996

    Read More

  • Bottle Feeding Pros And Cons

    799 Words  | 2 Pages

    This chapter also states that all children grow at different time and it really all determines on the child genetic. America has many programs to help kids get the basic food needs that they need, with these programs we have some of these healthiest baby in the world. According to this chapter 44 % of children live in a low-income family. That means that America provides food for these kids throw different programs. This chapter disuses the pros and cons of breastfeeding compared to bottle feeding. They made some really good points but the one that stuck out to me the most was, the breastfeeding is the natural way of feeding your baby. It has many health benefits, it helps with mom and baby bonding, and it keeps you kid from getting something fake milk. Breastfeeding can help keep babies from getting sick and many other health benefits. Although not all mothers can breastfeed it is not the only option. Bottle feeding can be good to its just not as good, but it is not going to kill the baby. The next thing this chapter talks about at neurons, which are cells that receive and transmit message from one part to the body to

    Read More

  • Breastfeeding in Public

    895 Words  | 2 Pages

    Breastfeeding is when a woman feeds her child from her breast. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. In addition to strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby, breastfeeding offers a number of benefits for both a mother and her child. Babies who are breastfed have lower risk of meningitis, various cancers, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, bacterial and viral infections, childhood leukemia, allergies and obesity. Mothers have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis. All mothers no matter where they are weather it be the mall, park, restaurant, or just out running errands need to have their right to breastfeed protected.

    Read More

  • The Role of a Lactation Consultant

    3506 Words  | 8 Pages

    There many advantages to breastfeeding! Research shows that breastfed infants have fewer and shorter episodes of illness. The nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits the baby’s IQ. The skin-to-skin contact encouraged by breastfeeding offers babies greater emotional security and enhances bonding. Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of obesity and hypertension for the infant later in life. Breastfeeding delays the onset of hereditary allergic disease, and lowers the risk of developing allergic disease. Breastfeeding helps the baby’s immune system mature, protecting the baby in the meantime from viral, bacteria, and parasitic infections. Breastfeeding protects against developing chronic diseases such as: celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and childhood cancers. (Shinskie and Lauwers, 2002)

    Read More

  • Concept Analysis: Breastfeeding

    960 Words  | 2 Pages

    Mulder, P. J. (2006,). A concept analysis of effective breastfeeding. JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 35, 332-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00050.x

    Read More

  • Benefits Of Breastfeeding

    1166 Words  | 3 Pages

    Breastfeeding is a highly debated topic amongst mothers across the world. Every mother has the choice to breastfeed or bottle fed their infant. Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion and choice, it is scientifically proven that breast milk is more beneficial for the infant’s health and development and the mother. Breast milk contains extremely beneficial vitamins and nutrients and also has the ability to change according to the infant’s growth and development. Formula companies try to mock breast milk to the best they can, although it cannot be completely composed the same. “Breastfeeding offers immunological and allergy protection to the infant, is economical and convenient as it is always fresh and the right temperature, and provides a great opportunity for the mother and infant to bond” (p. 1052, Potter & Perry, 2011). Research has proven that breast milk is the most

    Read More

  • To Breast Feed or Not to Breastfeed

    3262 Words  | 7 Pages

    Breastfeeding rates are continually increasing. The nutritional benefit of breast over formula is a long established fact. “According to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breastfeeding rates improved nationwide in 2000-2008, and some of the greatest improvement was among black women. However, only about 59 percent of black mothers breastfed in 2008, compared to 80 percent of Hispanic mothers and about 75 percent of white mothers. For 2008 rates of breastfeeding at a baby’s first birthday, the number was about 23 percent overall but only 12.5 percent for black mothers. That low rate still marks a near doubling of rates among black mothers compared to the year 2000” (Currie, 2013).It is the recommended method of feeding an infant for at least the first six months of life. Breastfeeding has benefits to both mothers and their babies. The baby receives immunity to protect it from disease. Financially, breastfeeding can significantly reduce the burden of having a new child. Many mothers initiate breastfeeding in the hospital; however, the number of women who breastfeed until six months is very low (Guyer, Millward, & Berger, 2012). Breastfeeding is highly favored over bottle feeding. Yet, mothers still do not choose to continually breastfeed their infants. Do mothers who breastfeed during hospitalization have limitations or no desire to continue versus mothers who breastfeed for the recommended six months or longer at home?

    Read More

  • Contraception Coverage

    1259 Words  | 3 Pages

    Weimar, Carrie. "Women taking birth control pills for reasons other than contraception." UF Health Podcasts. UF Health Communications, 1 February 2012. Web. 8 Dec 2013.

    Read More

  • The Pros And Cons Of Breastfeeding Your Children

    1066 Words  | 3 Pages

    What are the benefits of breastfeeding, you might be wondering? Well for starters breast milk is very crucial for a newborn. Not only does it feed and

    Read More

  • Breastfeeding Persuasive Speech

    827 Words  | 2 Pages

    Breastfeeding is a nonsexual and nurturing bond between a mother and her child and not the business of anyone else. As a society, we must offer protection for these vulnerable and cherishing mothers and create a welcoming and comfortable climate for them to feel empowered. Let’s put an end to this mother of all battles. Thank

    Read More

  • Mothers and Children Benefit from Breastfeeding

    877 Words  | 2 Pages

    Rear Admiral Galson, S. K. (July 2008). Mothers and Children Benefit from Breastfeeding. American Dietic Association Vol 108 Issue 7 , p 1106.

    Read More

  • Food Taboos

    2870 Words  | 6 Pages

    LLLI | Breastfeeding: An Optimal Way to Space Babies. (n.d.). LLLI | Home. Retrieved July 15, 2010, from http://www.llli.org/NB/NBSepOct08p4

    Read More

  • Breastfeeding is the Best-Feeding

    594 Words  | 2 Pages

    Breast milk is made for the baby having just the right amount of protein, sugar, water, and fat that is needed for a baby’s growth and development. As breast milk is easier for newborn’s to digest than formal, it prevents intestinal upsets. Furthermore, breast milk includes substances such as immunoglobulin’s...

    Read More

  • Argumentative Essay On Breastfeeding

    1208 Words  | 3 Pages

    Breastfeeding provides a wide array of health benefits for both baby and mother, while simultaneously enhancing the bond between mom and her baby. Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of ovarian and pre-menopausal breast cancer. Their babies see a boost in cognitive development, as well as lowering their chances of being obese as adults, unlike formula fed babies. Consequently, a lower risk of obesity correlates to a lower incident of a wide array of comorbidities such as

    Read More

More about The Benefits of Breasfeeding Newborn Babies

Open Document