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• Breast milk is species-specific, made for human infants, and offers many advantages compared with formula
• Nutrients in breast milk are proportioned appropriately for the neonate and vary to meet the newborn’s changing needs
• Breast milk provides protection against infection and is easily digested
• Maternal immunoglobulins, leukocytes, antioxidants, enzymes, and hormones important for growth are present in breast milk but not available in formula
• One of the best strategies for ensuring a child's survival and well-being is breastfeeding
• Both the mother and the child benefit greatly from exclusive breastfeeding for six months according to WHO
• Primary protection against gastrointestinal tract infections is provided by breastfeeding
• Infant mortality is decreased and infections are prevented when breastfeeding is started as soon as possible—within an hour of delivery
• When an infant is partially or completely breastfed, their chance of dying from diarrhea and other diseases might rise
• Mother with HIV in a high resource setting, active tuberculosis infection, active herpes outbreak on the breast, varicella, or H1N1
• Mother who consumed alcohol less than 2 hours ago
• RA No. 10028, also known as the "Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009," protects the rights of breastfeeding mothers in the Philippines
• This law encourages breastfeeding in workplaces and public spaces, allowing mothers to breastfeed or express milk during breaks
• It prohibits the advertising of breast milk substitutes and regulates the promotion of breastfeeding products
• Colostrum is a thick yellow substance secreted in the first 2-3 days after delivery, higher in protein and some vitamins and minerals compared with mature milk
• Transitional milk appears in about 10 days, gradually changing from colostrum to mature milk
• Mature milk contains approximately 20 kcal/oz and nutrients sufficient to meet the infant’s needs
• 87-88% water
• Vitamins D and K may not be present in sufficient amounts in breast milk, requiring supplements
• Proteins in breast milk are high in taurine, important for bile conjugation and brain development
• Enzymes in breast milk support the baby's immune system, digestion, and iron absorption
• Carbohydrates in breast milk include lactose, which improves calcium absorption and provides energy for brain growth
• Immunoglobulins protect the baby from diseases and infections
• Oligosaccharides nourish the "good bacteria" in the baby's stomach and function as prebiotics
• Perform better on intelligence tests
• Less likely to be overweight or obese, prone to diabetes, or develop allergies
• Protected from infections and diseases, less likely to overfeed or experience constipation
• Protein, fat, and carbohydrate occur in the most suitable proportions
• Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother:
• Builds a special bond between mother and child
• Reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, obesity, and osteoporosis
• Reduces medical care costs as the infant is less likely to be ill
• Convenient, no bottles to wash or formula to buy, prepare, or heat
• Enhances uterine involution due to oxytocin release
• A balanced maternal diet that improves healing is more likely
• Mother loses less blood due to delayed return of menses
• Consult early about breastfeeding to address any concerns or jealousy from partners
• No preparation involved about the nipples during pregnancy to avoid oxytocin release and preterm labor
• Inverted nipples can be assisted with a nipple shield to help with elevation
• The latch is the process of the newborn attaching to the breast