Importance of breast feeding

breast feeding n its importance

1. DISCUSSION TOPIC IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING EXPRESSED BREASTFEEDING WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

2. IMPORTANCE OF BREAST FEEDING PRESENTED BY SUJITA KARKI 3 RD YEAR BSC(N)

3. INTRODUCTION Breast milk provides many health benefits and is the ideal first food for the baby.For the first six months of life,the American Academy of Paediatrics(AAP) recommends only breastfeeding for the baby.Breastfeeding is the completely natural way of feeding the baby and it has health benefits for both mother and child.

4. INCIDENCE OF INFANT MORTALITY RATE In INDIA 43.1% per thousand live birth each year In AFGHANISTAN 117.23% per thousand live birth each year In US 606.7% per one lakhs live birth

5. BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING FOR THE BABY It provides optimum nutrition for proper growth and development. Protection against illness. Immunological benefits. Provide warmth and security to the child. Reduces risk of obesity,type 1 and 2 diabetes,high cholesterol and hypertension.

6. CONT… Decreases development of severe all autoimmune diseases Promotes correct jaw and tooth allignment . Reduce chance of SIDS(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Promote bonding and trusting relationship. Reduce the chance of some childhood cancer such as Lymphoma.

7. BENEFITS FOR MOTHER Shrinkage of uterus Reduces risk of breast and ovarian cancer Birth spacing Weight loss Reduces post partum haemorrhage

8. Improves bone density & decreases risk for hip fracture Satisfaction & fulfilment More convenient Strong bonding with baby More economical

9. BENEFITS FOR COMMUNITY Saves energy Plastic free Biodegradable Reduces waste Reduces exposure to chemicals Reduces spending Reduces gasoline wastes Decreases medical wastes