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dahiyars
August 3rd, 2007, 12:12 AM
Since World Breastfeeding Week officially commenced yesterday, presented here are a few benefits of breastfeeding our child. As we will soon find out, breast milk is far more than just a source of nutrition -- it promotes the health and well-being of both mother and baby: If we start breast feeding within one hour, we can save 2,50,000 children per year in India
 It is best to keep your infant on a strict diet of only breast milk for the first six months of his/ her life, because it protects against gastrointestinal problems -- it is easier to digest and will not cause constipation. It is also known to boost a baby's gastrointestinal immunity.
 Breastfeeding protects against asthma and ear infections -- this is because it creates a protective layer upon the membranes of a baby's nose and throat
 Cows' milk can cause some babies to react with severe allergies. Breast milk, in contrast, is 100 percent safe.
 Research has shown that breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from obesity in later age -- this is probably because they can feed for as long as their appetites demand and are less likely to gain excess weight right from the start.
 Breastfeeding has been linked to the prevention of childhood leukemia, Type 1 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life.
 Breastfeeding is believed to boost a child's intelligence, in part because of the emotional bonding that takes place between mother and baby, and in part because it contains several fatty acids that contribute to the development of an infant's brain.
 New mothers who breastfeed are known to shed weight quicker post-pregnancy, than those who do not. It also helps reduce stress and postpartum bleeding.
 The risk of breast and ovarian cancer is believed to reduce if breastfeeding takes place post-pregnancy -- the longer the period of nursing, the lesser the risk.
 Breastfeeding is convenient, cost-free (as compared to expensive formula, feeding bottles and other baby paraphernalia required for top feeds) and best of all, helps a mother bond with her child emotionally -- the physical contact is also a source of comfort to infants.
R.S.Dahiya

satpaldalal
August 5th, 2007, 08:49 PM
Nice Tips Dahiya Ji,

2 clarification chahiye:

1. Generally 1st child ke time maa ko pahle 2- 4 ghante ya kuchh case mai 1 din tak doodh hi nahi utarta hai.

2. Abhi mera 2nd child 3 mahine ka ho gaya hai. pichhle month usko vaccinization ke liye le kar gaye thei yahan Hyderabad mai; to doctor nai Dabur Janam Ghutti aur Gripe water band karwa diye aur 1 calcium, 1 multi vitamin aur 1 aur aisi hi chhoti si bottle hai. aaj to naam dhyan mai nahi hai. Ye theek hai kya. Aur koi extra food nahi dete except breast feeding

dahiyars
August 6th, 2007, 08:23 PM
Dear Satpal dalal ji

Thanks for the clarifications asked for.

Basically I am a surgeon by profession but we are working in Health area.I have discussed your queries with Dr Dinesh Khosla a renowned Paediatrician of our State.
The first point is that invariably the milk start formong in the breasts few days earlier and there should not be any problem exept in a specific case where some problem may be there.

Second point is that excluseve breast feeding is sufficient for a child up to 6 months. The Dabur Janam Ghuti and Gripe water etc are not recommended and should not be given . In a normal Child Calcium and Multi Vitamin etc are not required. The are required in a child who has diagnosed specific deficiency of a particular element.
R.S.Dahiya

satpaldalal
August 8th, 2007, 04:03 AM
Thanks Dahiya ji, Aapne time laga kai Diensh ji tai enquiry kari.

Bachhe kai koi problem na sai, kati healthy sai. I don't see any issue.

Aade Paediatrician nai ye 3 prescribe kar rakhyi sain:

OstoCalcium
AtoZ Multivitamin
AristoZyme -- Enzyme