Breastfeeding has a lot of advantages for both the infant and mom. There are numerous substances in breast milk that can not be acquired in cow’s milk. More so, there are fewer complications associated with breast milk.
It has been promoted time and again that it’s most beneficial for the babies if they’re breastfed for the first six months even up to two years. So why is breast milk so good for the baby? Firstly, only breast milk carries colostrums which are necessary for the baby to take. Commercially-made milks can’t simulate the colostrums created by a mother. The colostrums carry natural antibodies and immunoglobulins that are responsible for saving the baby free from sickness for the first few months of its life. Read the rest of this entry »
