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Breastfeeding Saves Lives
Monday, September 10, 2007
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Breast feeding is not simply a form of good nutrition for a new born, mother's milk can literally save lives. An infant's weak and developing immune system can get a big boost by it’s mother's milk. Through the introduction of mom’s milk a baby develops antibodies and a series of productive proteins. Introducing mother's milk within the 1st hour of birth significantly strengthens an infant's immune system. The World Health Organization says that “If babies breastfed within the first hour, 1 million lives might be saved.”Respiratory illness, diarrhea and other common medical conditions easily treated in the western world, can prove fatal in less developed countries. And, even here in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that only 31 percent of mothers exclusively breast-fed their babies for at least the first 3 months compared with the target of 60 percent. Some woman express concern over their appearance if they did breast feed. Health organizations worldwide have clearly outlined that their figures clearly show improved health and well being as a result of breast-feeding.
Jerri, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
"You never know what you can do, unless you try"
Jerri, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
"You never know what you can do, unless you try"
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