Benefits of Prolonged Breastfeeding
Do you want to breastfeed your baby beyond one year of age? Congratulations! Find out here what are the benefits of prolonged breastfeeding , both for your baby and for you, and silence criticism.
What is Prolonged Breastfeeding?
It is called prolonged lactation to the action of breastfeeding the baby after the year of life. It is now known that long-term breastfeeding brings a wide variety of privileges, but many people criticize it.
Comments such as: “Still breastfeed!” Or “When are you going to get your tits?” Are inevitable in the family and among friends. It seems that it is frowned upon to breastfeed the baby after the year , and even worse if it is when you already walk, but do not succumb to bad opinions and defend your position with the information you need.
Benefits of Prolonged Breastfeeding in the Baby
→ The more you breastfeed your baby, the smarter he can be. This is due to the omega-3 or DHA fatty acids present in breast milk (also called smart fats).
→ In general, babies are healthier .
→ The breast milk is always a nutritional supplement.
→ They run lower risk of obesity.
→ They have better vision.
→ By having lower incidence of ear infections get a better hearing.
→ They have good dental health.
→ Your intestines are favored because breast milk is very easy to digest.
→ The immunoglobulin found in breast milk improves the immune system, Which prevents germs from penetrating through the intestine.
→ They are easier to discipline because of the bond with their mom. Calm children, help them relax and sleep.
Benefits of prolonged breastfeeding for mom
→ Extending breastfeeding for more than twelve months means cumulative benefits, which make you have lower risk of breast cancer , ovarian cancer , arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes.
→ For all these privileges is that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding babies until the age of 3 years , while the American Academy of Pediatric Center recommends breastfeeding at least until the first year, and then, until Mom and baby decide.
Finally, I believe that the benefit par excellence is the bond between the baby and his mother. Nothing equals it and lasts for a lifetime. Do not stop taking advantage of it and give your baby the best.