Question

What are the advantages of breastfeeding a baby beginning at birth? What are some disadvantages of breastfeeding?

Answer 1

Advantages of breastfeeding.

1) nutritional benefits -

Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants.It has a perfect mix of vitamins ,proteins,and fat-everything baby needs to grow.

2)Breastmilk is easily digestable than any formula so it doesnt cause any diarrhoea or colic.

3)breastmilk is sterile.

4)Breastmilk contains antibodies that help the baby to fight off viruses and bacteria.It also lowers the baby's risk of having asthma and allergies.

5)brastfeeding is a way of bonding with the baby.

6)It is economical too.

7)breastmilk contains long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids,that helps the brain development of the baby.

Disadvantages of breastfeeding

1)breastfeeding can be painful

2)It can retain mother's freedom

3)It can be stressful

4)breastfeeding mother needs healthy lifestyle choices