Breast milk is secreted by mammary gland tissue and is a secretion unique to mammals after giving birth. During pregnancy, an increase in estrogen, especially estradiol and progesterone, stimulates the growth and development of the mammary glands. After childbirth, the action of postpartum hormones will activate the milk production function of the mammary glands, which stimulate the mammary glands when the baby's nipple is **, resulting in milk production. Breast milk is not only rich in nutrients, but also contains immunoglobulins and antibodies, which help to improve your baby's immunity and provide the ability to fight diseases.
Breastfeeding and formula feeding have their advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of breastfeeding are:
Rich in nutrients: Breast milk is rich in proteins, fats, sugars, vitamins and minerals, which can meet the growth and development needs of newborns, especially the nutrients needed for fetal brain development and immune system development.
Immune and anti-disease: Breast milk is rich in antibodies and immunoglobulins, which can help babies improve their immunity, reduce the risk of infectious diseases, and help babies grow healthily.
Promote mother-infant bonding: Breastfeeding fosters intimate interaction between mother and baby and strengthens the bond between mother and child.
Eco-friendly and economical: Breastfeeding is not only beneficial to the baby, but also saves the cost of milk powder, saves resources, and reduces the environmental pollution of artificial milk.
However, breastfeeding can also sometimes face some difficulties, such as poor recovery after childbirth, breast problems, and not being able to stop at work. In this case, it is also a good choice to choose formula feeding.
The benefits of formula feeding are:
Convenience: Milk powder feeding is convenient and fast, without taking into account the mother's work, study and other issues, making it more convenient for parents to raise children.
Quantitative: Milk powder can be accurately adjusted according to the baby's hunger and satiety, which is conducive to the healthy development of the baby.
When making a choice, mothers should consider their own situation, the needs of their children and their health status, and if breastfeeding is difficult, they can choose formula feeding appropriately. The most important thing is to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for your baby, whether breastfed or formula.
The key to choosing breastfeeding or formula feeding is the right guidance from the mother, the baby's needs, and most importantly, the baby can get enough nutrition and care to thrive.