Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access

Breast Feeding: Should Be Exclusive

Ananda Nagappa Kudari

Abstract


The baby feed only breast milk up to 6 months and there is no side food or even water termed as exclusive breast feeding. Colostrum is the primary milk a pregnant woman produces from middle of the pregnancy and after the delivery too. Colostrum contains immunoglobulin which will help a baby from many diseases. Breast milk composed of many useful nutrients as well in an equal proportion which help in growth and development of baby. Breast feeding to a baby not only help baby but also to the mother. WHO recommended that exclusive breast feeding is necessary to protect baby as well as mother.


Full Text:

PDF

References


World health organization. Available from- http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/

Breastfeeding, Available from-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breastfeeding

World health organization. [Available from-http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/infantfeeding_recommendation/en/]

Dina Roth Port. Colostrum 101. [Available from--https://www.parents.com/baby/breastfeeding/breast-milk/colostrum-101/]

Americal pregnancy association. Breast feeding: overview. Last updated: May 16, 2017. [Available from-http://americanpregnancy.org/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-overview/]

Infant nutrition council. [Available from-http://www.infantnutritioncouncil.com/resources/breastmilk-information/]

Carole Anderson Lucia. Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby [Available from- https://www.fitpregnancy.com/baby/breastfeeding/20-breastfeeding-benefits-mom-baby]

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers. [Available from-https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/breastfeeding/why-breast-is-best/7-ways-breastfeeding-benefits-mothers]

New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding, 2nd Edition. Last Updated 7/25/2016 [Available from-https://www.healthychildren.org/English/agesstages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Benefits-of-Breastfeeding-for-Mom.aspx]

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby. [Available from-https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-benefits-of-breastfeeding]


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.