by Dr. Sedigheh Akhavan

On the occasion of World Mother's Nutrition Week, we decided to remember the benefits of breast milk for children and the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers

Benefits of breastfeeding for infants

Colostrum is the best and first substance to protect babies from infectious diseases and only in breast milk in the early days of breastfeeding are there living cells and various substances in breast milk. It has antimicrobial properties and reduces the possibility of the child contracting many gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. The rate of asthma, eczema and other types of allergy-related diseases is lower in children who perform tasha with their mother. Children who perform tasha with their mother are less likely to suffer from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mental illnesses as adults. Children who are exclusively breastfed have a higher IQ. Extreme obesity is less common in exclusively breastfed children. Breast milk has better digestion and absorption and usually causes less colic pain, bloating and vomiting for the infant. The absorption of calcium by the infant is more than the mother's milk, and the child has less need for calcium supplements. And without pollution, free from the risk of poisoning, with the right temperature and without the need for special equipment, it is always available to the child. Good maternal nutrition is very effective in creating a deep relationship between mother and child and has special and favorable psychological effects on the child.

Benefits of breastfeeding for mothers

Proper weight loss after childbirth, breastfeeding mothers burn 500 to 800 calories more per day than non-breastfeeding mothers, so breastfeeding usually causes weight loss. The mother becomes extra, the hormone oxytocin, which is secreted from the brain along with the lactation hormone prolactin, plays a very important role in relaxing and reducing the mother's blood pressure. There is a reduction in the risk of breast cancer, ovaries and endometrium (inner layer of the uterus) in mothers who breastfeed their children. It has even been reported that those who breastfed their children have 50% less breast cancer. It takes, and this bone destruction and regeneration causes bone strengthening.

Fertility return

Most lactating mothers do not ovulate as long as they breastfeed, especially in the first six months, and there is no possibility of a regular period cycle and fertility in some women during breastfeeding, despite this, it is recommended that all women take precautions during breastfeeding. The mother does not have to pay any money and does not have the problems of preparing and preparing powdered milk, etc. As we have already mentioned, the emotional relationship between the mother and the child increases a lot during the mother's feeding, therefore, according to the mentioned contents and the benefits it has for the mother and the child, let us try to promote breastfeeding as much as possible. 0

Thank you very much for your support, dear guests and companions Your physical health and mental peace We wish Dr. Siddiqa Akhwan Tabib 18th of August 1400