Breastfeeding Abandonment Factors

ISBN-13: 9786206943280 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str.

Marina del Carmen Osorio Aquino; María Sobeida Blázquez; Ruth Angélica Landa Rivera

Opis

Breast milk is the best food for the baby as it has all the proteins, vitamins, minerals, etc., that the baby needs for its development and growth. It brings benefits to both the mother and the baby, for the mother it can be pointed out a better recovery from childbirth and postpartum, less risk of haemorrhages, cancer, among others. For the baby, it prevents gastrointestinal and respiratory problems, obesity, among others. Breastfeeding strengthens the emotional bond between mother and baby. Unfortunately, most mothers do not breastfeed their children for aesthetic reasons, lack of time, among other factors, and some mothers only breastfeed for a short time. The WHO states that the ideal is to breastfeed exclusively until 6 months of age and then start giving fruit and vegetables in the form of porridge. Breastfeeding can continue until 2 years of age.