children who are not breastfed are more likely to be :
- ill or to die from infection such as diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections, and chest infections
- underweight and not grow well, if they live in a poor circumstances
- overweight and have a later heart problem if they live in rich circumstances
breastfeeding is important to mother. women who do not breastfeed are more likely :
- to develop anemia and to retain fat deposited during pregnancy, which may result in later obesity
- to become pregnant soon after the baby's birth
- to develop breast cancer
- to have hip fracture in older age
in addition
- breastmilk is readily available and FREE. it needs no preparation or storage.
- breastfeeding is simple, with no equipment or preparation needed.
- if a baby is not breastfed, the family will need to buy replacement milkfor the baby and find time to prepare feeds and keep feeding equipment clean.
- if a baby is not breastfed, there may be loss of income through a parent's abscence from work to care for an ill child.
- exclusive breastfeeding is strongly recommended for teh 1st six months. the baby does not need water, other fluids or foods during this time.
- breastfeeding continues to be important after the 1st six months even when other foods are given to the baby.
- a mother's milk is especially suited for her own baby and changes from day to day, month to month, and feed to feed to meet the baby's need. the baby learns the tastes of the family foods through the flavours of breastmilk.
- mother's milk is unique (special). human milk is a living fluid that actively protects against infection.artificial formula provides no protection from infections.
resource: perinatal care manual (antenatal care section 2), ministry of health malaysia.
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