Long Term Effects of Breastfeeding 3
For many years mothers have been told that breastfeeding their children is ideal, that it is in the best interest of them as well as their children and will not be regretted. However there is not much insight as to why. Why is breastfeeding so ideal? The main reason for this is the positive effects breastfeeding has in early childhood, even into adult life.. Breast milk “contains many complex proteins, lipids and carbohydrate” (Andreas, N. J., Kampmann, B., & Mehring Le-Doare, K. (2015)) as well as many enzymes, vitamins and more complex nutrients. Formula does not contain near all the nutrients that breast milk does, which is why breastfeeding is more effective at preventing many diseases and illnesses. …show more content…
G., & Ramey, D. M. (2014)), these components of breast milk aid in preventing many childhood diseases. Even breastfeeding for the first six months or less of a child's life can give a child more immunity to certain severe illnesses and diseases throughout their childhood. These diseases and illnesses can range from anything mild, such as the common cold all the way to something as severe as cancer. Children who were bottle fed in addition to breast milk, or strictly bottle fed, did not develop the same immunity as the children who were strictly breastfed. Breastfed children are also significantly less likely to be “classified as obese, develop asthma and be diagnosed with autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes” (Colen, C. G., & Ramey, D. M. (2014)). The long term effects that breastfeeding has on children's immune systems is truly astounding. This immunity is not simply during the period of nursing, it lasts all the way through adulthood with peaks for certain diseases being seen in early childhood. Many studies also show a lowered risk of SIDS, lowered risk of ear infections and a significantly lowered risk of developing allergies. Breastfeeding for a longer duration of time is “associated with reduced risk of hospitalization …show more content…
(2015)). The longer a child is breastfed, the more benefits come alongside. Nursing an infant predominantly for six months or more decreases the chances of a young child developing high blood pressure and may even decrease the likelihood of “heart and liver disease” (Baby's best chance: Parents' handbook of pregnancy and baby care. (6th ed., Vol. 2nd). (2005).) Children aged 3 to 10 years were studied and it was reported reported that systolic blood pressure was lower in children who were strictly breastfed for the first 6 months of their lives. (Horta, B., & Victora, C. (2007).) It is even possible for breast milk to reduce the risk of atopic eczema in infants through age four, as long as the mother steers clear of high allergen foods. (Koletzko, B., Michaelsen, K. F., Hernell, O., & International Society for Research in Human Milk and, L. (2002).) With all the long term health effects breastfeeding has on the child alone it is indeed the most ideal way to feed a
For many years mothers have been told that breastfeeding their children is ideal, that it is in the best interest of them as well as their children and will not be regretted. However there is not much insight as to why. Why is breastfeeding so ideal? The main reason for this is the positive effects breastfeeding has in early childhood, even into adult life.. Breast milk “contains many complex proteins, lipids and carbohydrate” (Andreas, N. J., Kampmann, B., & Mehring Le-Doare, K. (2015)) as well as many enzymes, vitamins and more complex nutrients. Formula does not contain near all the nutrients that breast milk does, which is why breastfeeding is more effective at preventing many diseases and illnesses. …show more content…
G., & Ramey, D. M. (2014)), these components of breast milk aid in preventing many childhood diseases. Even breastfeeding for the first six months or less of a child's life can give a child more immunity to certain severe illnesses and diseases throughout their childhood. These diseases and illnesses can range from anything mild, such as the common cold all the way to something as severe as cancer. Children who were bottle fed in addition to breast milk, or strictly bottle fed, did not develop the same immunity as the children who were strictly breastfed. Breastfed children are also significantly less likely to be “classified as obese, develop asthma and be diagnosed with autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes” (Colen, C. G., & Ramey, D. M. (2014)). The long term effects that breastfeeding has on children's immune systems is truly astounding. This immunity is not simply during the period of nursing, it lasts all the way through adulthood with peaks for certain diseases being seen in early childhood. Many studies also show a lowered risk of SIDS, lowered risk of ear infections and a significantly lowered risk of developing allergies. Breastfeeding for a longer duration of time is “associated with reduced risk of hospitalization …show more content…
(2015)). The longer a child is breastfed, the more benefits come alongside. Nursing an infant predominantly for six months or more decreases the chances of a young child developing high blood pressure and may even decrease the likelihood of “heart and liver disease” (Baby's best chance: Parents' handbook of pregnancy and baby care. (6th ed., Vol. 2nd). (2005).) Children aged 3 to 10 years were studied and it was reported reported that systolic blood pressure was lower in children who were strictly breastfed for the first 6 months of their lives. (Horta, B., & Victora, C. (2007).) It is even possible for breast milk to reduce the risk of atopic eczema in infants through age four, as long as the mother steers clear of high allergen foods. (Koletzko, B., Michaelsen, K. F., Hernell, O., & International Society for Research in Human Milk and, L. (2002).) With all the long term health effects breastfeeding has on the child alone it is indeed the most ideal way to feed a