While we are on the baby and child topic, I thought I would mention that this week is world breast feeding week. This week provides us a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of breast-feeding for the infant and mother.
Physicians and Registered Dietitians highly recommend breast-feeding to promote optimal growth and development in the infant. There are also many benefits for moms too! These include:
- No preparation: No measuring, mixing or warming like formulas require
- Breast-feeding may aid in greater weight loss post baby. Some research studies suggest that those women who breast feed have greater post-baby weight loss than those who did not.
- Nursing provides relaxation opportunities with your baby
- Those women who nurse have lower risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer, post partum depression, and type 2 diabetes
Breast feeding may not be possible for everyone, but the potential benefits make it well worth it to discuss it with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
This picture is of my nephew when he was about 2 weeks old.
Have a great rest of the week!
-Kelsey
