Delivery type and feeding type make a remarkable difference in microbiome composition of infant’s gut. A microbiome is the set of microbes. These are essential for boosting the functioning of immune system.
Breastmilk assures to supply your infants with all the essential nutrients that help your baby to lead a healthy life.
Babies who depend on formula milk are at the increased risk of inviting various health problems. Abnormal weight gain is one of such problems. Breastfed babies gain weight in a healthy way.
Breastfeeding helps in protecting your baby from various risks of cancer.
Low birth weight, abnormalities in the brain, respiratory infections are the main factors that lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Breast milk protects your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In fact, breast milk reduces the chances of SIDS.
Breast milk is rich in antibodies. Hence, breast milk protects your infants from various infections. The risk of being affected by ear infections and chest infections is very less.
The immune system of your baby can be boosted with the help of breast milk. Proper functioning of your immune system is important for a healthy living. A healthy immune system can be observed in breastfed babies.