Brestfeeding

Brestfeeding

Brestfeeding

It is ideal form of infant feeding.
Types 1)Exclusive brstfdng .
  2)predom.brstfng.
  3)partial '
RECCOMENDATIONS
Intiated as soon as posble aftr birth.
Nothing shd b gvn befr initiation.
Exclusive for 6mts.
Deemand feeding.
Complementary foods aftr 6mts.
Continue wd semisolid fd upto 2yr
Motivated educated.
ADVANTAGES FOR BABY MOTHER & FAMILY.
1)Nutritive value & digestibility.
 protines ,fat ,minerals.
2)Lower risk of infection
 Clean & uncontaminated
 Several antiinfective factors secetry IgG ,IgM,lysozyme,antistaphylococcal factor ,inhibitory sub against viral infn,
Lactoferrin inhibit enterobact.
Bifidus fctr against E coli
PABA agaimst malaria.
3)Protects frm allergy
4)physiological adaptation
if deliverd prematurely,secrets milk that is easily digested.
5)Emotional bonding
6)Maternal advantages lactation suppress ovulation.
Lowers risk of ovarian &breast cancr.
7)Econmic fctrs
8)other benefts higher IQ, No hyprtensn,obesity ,chd,dm.