The most important food for the baby's physical and spiritual development is breast milk. From this perspective, Medicana Konya Pediatric Diseases Assist. stated that the most valuable food that mothers can give to their babies from the moment they are born is breast milk. Assoc. Zeynel Abidin Taşbaş pointed out to mothers that proper breastfeeding and breast milk are very important for the baby.
The First Breastfeeding Creates a Special Bond Between the Mother and the Baby
The baby is born as soon as possible. The first breastfeeding should take place with the correct breastfeeding method by ensuring that the baby meets with the mother in time. In the early days of breastfeeding, it is most appropriate to breastfeed the baby whenever he/she wants, staying on each breast for at least 15-20 minutes. Generally, after a month, breastfeeding intervals and duration stabilize. He may express his desire to suckle by crying, but it should not be forgotten that he may cry for other reasons as well. With the first breastfeeding, a permanent and special bond begins to form between the baby and the mother, and skin-to-skin contact makes the baby feel comfortable and safe.
Supplementary foods should be started along with breast milk after the sixth month, and if possible, breast milk until the age of two. should be given. According to scientific studies, the recommended feeding method is to feed the baby exclusively with breast milk, without even giving water for the first six months after birth. Water causes the baby to become full, preventing him from taking breast milk and negatively affecting the benefits of breast milk. Therefore, feeding the baby naturally will be beneficial for him in later life.
Children Fed with Breast Milk Have a Strong Immune System
Breast milk is the only food that is produced specifically for each baby and whose structure changes in accordance with the baby's needs as he grows. The nutrients in breast milk are absorbed more easily than formula milk or food, and intestinal and gas problems are much less common. It also provides maximum benefit from the nutrition the baby receives. Moreover, the baby's immune system is strengthened and protected from many diseases with the protective substances and vitamins contained in breast milk. Breast milk contains growth factors and hormones, as well as substances that are vital for the development of the baby's brain, eyes and nervous system.
Wetting the diaper 5-6 times a day, in the first week after birth. A baby who reaches birth weight and gains 20-30 g/kg in the first six months is getting enough breast milk. It is easier to get rid of pregnancy weight by burning it.
Why is breastfeeding important;
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Breastfeeding strengthens the bond between mother and baby, new It delays the upcoming pregnancy.
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Babies fed with breast milk have better cognitive and social development.
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Breast milk is ready for use, It is cheaper than artificial feeding and is always sterile and at the optimum temperature.
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It is easily digested and non-allergic.
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It is better than bottle feeding. It is easy.
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It protects the mother's health, breastfeeding mothers have a lower risk of breast cancer.
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Breast milk contains meconium (the baby's first poop). ) helps it be removed more easily.
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The substances found in breast milk help protect the baby more effectively against infections.
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Respiratory tract. and protects against gastrointestinal system diseases. Ear infections occur less frequently.
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Tooth decay is less common in breastfed babies.
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Gas and post-feeding vomiting problems are more common. It is less common.
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Rash, abdominal pain and constipation are also less common in breastfed babies.
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