“A newborn baby can be considered the most fragile thing on earth, and this infant needs the utmost care and nurturing to survive and become a greater individual in the years to come. Only breast milk has the purity combined with the necessary nutrients in the proper proportions to ensure that the infant receives the nutrition they need, and there is no such substitute for the first six months of life. children”, said Dr. Suvarna Rai, Consultant Gynecologist, SLG Hospital.
“The best aspect of breast milk is that it changes in volume and composition with the time of day, the age of the infant, the frequency of breastfeeding, etc. to ensure a healthy development,” he added. .
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According to Dr. Chandra Sekhar Manchala, Head of Pediatrics and Neonatology Department, Amor Hospital, breast milk is also very important as it is the only milk that can protect infants against all forms of allergies, illnesses. snacks and doesn’t even cause obesity. risks posed by formula feed.
“Not only is breast milk easy to digest, it even helps build immunity against future diseases like diabetes, cancer, ear infections, etc. Babies who are breastfed will have a large weight gain. grow up healthier than those who depend on formula food,” he said.
Health risks of instant formula foods
Highlighting the risks associated with formula, Dr. G. Santhoshini, Gynecologist, Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, said that formula is not natural.
“This should be reason enough to discourage parents from choosing ready-to-eat foods at the market. These types of formulas can cause complications such as gastrointestinal disease or respiratory infections in infants. It has been found that formula food even has an adverse effect on the intellectual development of children,” said the doctor.
According to doctors, mothers who do not breastfeed have a higher risk of breast cancer than mothers who breastfeed. “Formula foods are the leading cause of childhood obesity today because most mothers are working and they rush back to their offices. So these mothers started feeding their babies. early formula for caregivers.”
Dr. K. Rama Devi, Senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Century Hospital, points out that some new mothers choose formula foods because they cannot make milk naturally. “Every woman who conceives must follow certain basic principles during pregnancy to ensure she produces enough breast milk. When conceiving, a woman must ensure proper rest. , avoid mental and physical exertion.Eating nutritious foods such as a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc., will ensure that women do not experience any complications in producing enough milk for child”, she said
“Breastfeeding mothers have less bleeding during labor, no postpartum depression and better bonding with their babies. It also reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, uterine and breast cancer. Maternal mortality is also significantly reduced by breastfeeding.Children reduce costs for the family.As babies can be saved from serious infections by breast milk, their hospital visits to the hospital are also significantly reduced. reduce the financial burden. Since natural resources do not disappear, it is also very beneficial for the environment, “said Dr. Aparna C. ., Director of Neonatology & Senior Consultant Neonatal and Pediatrics, KIMS Hospital.
Initiated in 1992, World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). ) and organized by UNICEF. This week was conceived to promote breastfeeding of every infant during the first six months of life, as a stepping stone to a healthy individual and a successful society.
Source: IANS
