Breastfeeding is beneficial for a variety of reasons. “Known as liquid gold, colostrum (coh-LOSS-trum) is the thick yellow first breast milk that you make during pregnancy and just after birth. This milk is very rich in nutrients and antibodies to protect your baby. Colostrum changes into what is called mature milk. By the third to fifth day after birth, this mature breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein to help your baby continue to grow. Formula-fed babies also have higher risks of: Necrotizing, Lower respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, type 2 diabetes Breastfeeding is linked to a lower risk of these health problems in women: Type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and Ovarian cancer” (Women’s Health).
Brazil –Highly supported
France-.Breastfeeding isn't encouraged and many people find the
sight of it disturbing. Locals feel that breastfeeding still has a peasant
image..
I agree that breastfeeding is beneficial for many, many reasons, Brooke. I researched this topic a bit this week as well. It wasn't surprising to find that it's more common in underdeveloped countries and less common in developed ones. I have to shake my head at your comment that in France "many people find the sight of it disturbing". It's one of the most natural things in the world! What do they think of using the bathroom? Haha..
ReplyDeleteI agree with the both of you. Breast feeding is very beneficial for infant growth. I think it is more common in underdeveloped countries because formula is so much more expensive that, breastfeeding is not only beneficial for the baby but financially for the family as well. We can only hope that the rest of the world catches on the to the Mongolian view on breastfeeding.
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