Top 5 Reasons why Breastfeeding is Best feeding!!

1) Food on the go
Before feeding the baby with outside food/milk, one has to make sure that the bottles/containers are sterilised. Baby formula has to be made in water boiled in sterilised containers because in the first few months, the baby is very prone to infections. Breastfeeding is the most convenient form of feeding, no sterilising required, no washing of utensils later. Even when you travel, you don't have to go through the hassle of carrying extra containers and of heating the baby formula. Breast milk is always served at the optimum temperature for the baby :)


2) Tailor made nutrition
Breast milk consistency changes as a baby drinks. The milk that is produced at the start of the nursing session is called "Fore milk" watery and satisfies the baby's thirst. Thicker and more nutritious milk called "Hind milk" is produced as the session progresses which is satisfies the baby's hunger. Also Breast milk changes every month to meet the baby's growing need. It is also found that Breast fed babies have less chances of developing food allergies.

3) Compulsory rest periods for the Moms
Now a days, pregnancies and deliveries are considered just another surgical procedure. One tends to ignore the age old wisdom of taking it easy, resting and letting the body heal after delivery. I always tried to rush with the chores as soon as the baby would sleep. Even Hospitals discharge moms within 3 days. Breast feeding thus provides compulsory 20-30mins breaks for the new moms because they have to sit and relax at one place while the baby feeds. Also this is  the best time to bond with baby. This is when the baby becomes familiar with your presence. Gentle coos and toothless smiles from the baby after the feedings are an added bonus :)


4) Immunity for the baby
A baby's immune system is undeveloped at birth. As a result the baby is more susceptible to infections. A breast fed baby gets certain elements from breast milk which helps it develop a stronger immune system and a greater resistance to infections. Its mother nature's gift for the new born baby :)

5) Your personal weight loss program
Its quite difficult to get rid of the pounds you pile on during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is the most natural way of shedding those extra kilos. Breastfeeding can help burn off 600 calories in a day!!


Check out the following site for more info on Breastfeeding:
http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/en/