The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breast milk as exclusive food for infants up to 6 months of age, and as complementary feeding up to 2 years old, since it contains all the necessary nutrients for proper growth and development.
The first breastmilk that is produced in mothers is called colostrum and in addition to the nutritional contribution it provides to the baby, it plays a fundamental role in the development of the newborn's immune system.
Among other benefits that breast milk provides we have:
Has adequate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids
Provides the digestive proteins, minerals, vitamins and hormones that babies need
Has antibodies that help keep your baby from getting sick
Reduces the likelihood of allergies.
Helps with physical growth.
Promotes intellectual development.
Decreases the risk of obesity.
Reduces the risk of Type 1 diabetes.
Increases the mother-child bond.
Prevents mortality from stomach infections and diarrhea.
Those children who don’t eat breastmilk are more prone to contracting diseases, their IQ is lower compared to infants, they are physically fragile and prone to digestive diseases such as diarrhea.
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