Thursday, May 15, 2008

Benifit of breast feeding

Breast milk contain fatty acids like DHA and AA which play a vital role in development of the brain . Children who are breast feeded score seven points higher in IQ tests than those who were put on supplementary diet with an year of birth .
During breast feeding , nutrients and antibodies pass to the baby and material bonds also strengthens . Study has shown various benefits of breast feeding an infant and some of these are given below :-
Reduces risk of diabetes .
Reduces risk of diarrhea .
Reduces risk of asthma .
Reduces risk of respiratory tract infection .
Reduces risk of extreme obesity .
Reduces risk of urinary tract infection .
Besides it fortifies the immunity system of the baby .


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