Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial acts a mother can do for her child. Dramatic health benefits have been proven to pass from mother to child through breastmilk from antibodies which protect an infant at birth, to the exclusive nutrients in mother's milk which have been shown to prevent a number of childhood diseases, the benefits are incalculable. There is no other single action by which a mother can so impact the present and future health of her baby.
Yet, in today's society, breastfeeding is often thought of as unnecessary. Young mothers are mistakenly led to believe that formula does very well as replacement for breastmilk. Nothing can duplicate the properties of breastmilk, no matter how many vitamins, minerals and supplements are added to what is basically a chemical formulation.
Breastfeeding promotes a very special bond between mother and child that only a mother can provide. Breastfeeding plays an important role in the emotional and spiritual development of babies. The colostrum coats the GI tract, preventing harmful bacteria and allergy-triggering protein molecules from crossing into baby's blood.
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