A Glance at Breast Feeding

So, you want to regain your figure after delivery your baby? Well, it is one of many benefits of breast feeding. But before we go deeper into breast feeding stuffs, let's find out what it is. Breast feeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs. Breast feeding your baby (directly from your breast) can only be done by you. It can be done exclusively or can be supplemented with bottle feedings.

By doing breast feeding, you provide breast milk which is the best source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life. Breast milk contains appropriate amounts of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, and provides digestive enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and hormones that infants require. Breast feeding also gives your baby antibodies from you that can help the baby resist infections. Even more, many experts recommend that you should do breast feeding your baby within the first 30 minutes of life.

Here, some benefits of breast feeding for your baby:
Breast feeding has all the nutrients that a baby needs
Breast feeding can easily be digested by the baby
Breast feeding protects the baby from illnesses by providing immunity
Breast feeding is readily available for the baby and is always at the right temperature

And, these are some benefits of breast feeding for you, mother:
Once you master the art of breast feeding, feeding the baby will be very convenient for you. You will not need to worry about washing and sterilizing bottles, preparing feeds, boiling water, etc.
Breast feeding will help you regain your figure faster than if you were not breastfeeding
Breast feeding also reduces the risks of breast and ovarian cancer
Breast feeding acts as a natural contraceptive (but you should not rely on it) and helps you space your babies by delaying conception

When you do breast feeding, you must find the perfect position for you and your baby. Try several positions until you find the perfect one for you and your baby. The biggest thing to worry about in feeding your baby is getting a proper latch. This will help you avoid sore nipples. This can be related to positioning.