Benefits to Baby
Less Risk of many illnesses
Ear Infection
Lung Infections
Diarrhea (50% in LMIC)
SIDS (36% reduction in HIC)
Less Risk of chronic illnesses
Obesity
Diabetes, types 1 & 2
Asthma (1/3 in LMIC)
Atopic dermatitis, eczema
Inflammatory bowel disease
Celiac disease
High cholesterol
Leukemia & lymphoma
Benefits to Society
Cost Savings
Low rates of breastfeeding are
responsible for losses of more than
$230 billion annually in
high-income countries, and
$70 billion annually in low
and middle income countries.
Lower Mortality
In low and middle income countries:
infants not exclusively breastfed before
6 months were up to 2.8X more likely
to die than their exclusively breastfed peers; and
Risk of dying 14X higher among those not breastfed at all.
Benefits to Mom
Less Risk for many illnesses
Bleeding after giving birth
Postpartum depression
Obesity
Diabetes, type 2
Rheumatoid arthritis
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Breast cancer
Ovarian cancer
Supplemental Breastfeeding
“The Baby Friendly Initiative recognizes the crucial importance of exclusive breastfeeding for ensuring the best outcomes for babies, and works to promote and support this. However, it is also acknowledged that there are mothers who are unable to exclusively breastfeed or chose not to.”
“The Baby Friendly Initiative recognizes the crucial importance of exclusive breastfeeding for ensuring the best outcomes for babies, and works to promote and support this. However, it is also acknowledged that there are mothers who are unable to exclusively breastfeed or chose not to. In these circumstances, we need to value any breastfeeding a mother and baby do, and ensure that the baby is able to benefit from receiving the maximum amount of breast milk possible. Disruption to breastfeeding can also be minimized by choosing an alternative method of feeding which best supports the return to full breastfeeding, when possible. Providing practical support around gradually decreasing the amount of formula she gives whilst increasing her own milk supply will help her make the transition as safely as possible. If a mother has decided to combine breast and formula milk, ensure that she has information and support to continue to maximize the amount of breast milk and breastfeeding her baby receives.”
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“There are so many benefits to breastfeeding your baby. It helps them have less infections in the first year, it actually helps to prevent issues down the road – things like diabetes and obesity. But it also is beneficial to your body too.”
“There are so many benefits to breastfeeding your baby. It helps them have less infections in the first year, it actually helps to prevent issues down the road – things like diabetes and obesity. But it also is beneficial to your body too. Keep in mind that even though breastfeeding is a natural thing, that certainly doesn’t mean it comes naturally. It takes a lot of work and effort in the beginning, especially if this is your first baby. Most lactation specialists tell women that if they can just stick with it for at least 6 weeks, things will get better. But if during those first 6 weeks, your baby’s needs aren’t being met, your body isn’t making enough milk in spite of your best efforts of increasing your supply, maybe you’re making skim milk instead of whole and your baby’s not growing, then yes, definitely supplement with formula. Again, I do think it would be best for you to talk with your pediatrician and a lactation specialist who can discuss your issues and concerns one on one, and give you the best advice.”
“The Supplemental Nursing System is a great way to provide supplemental nutrition to babies while they are being breastfed.”
At Presque, we are developing the next generation of breastfeeding aids which are feminine, easy to use, discreet, and dignified.
Excerpt from “Breastfeeding Using a Lactation Aid with Dr. Jack Newman”