Breastfeeding is essential for a sharp mind
KATHMANDU: OCT. 28 – American scientists have told another benefit of breastfeeding in their research. Scientists say that mothers who breastfeed their babies have a lower risk of reducing their ability to think and understand.
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles, who conducted the research, say that not only the child, but the growing age also has a positive effect on the mother’s brain. Researchers say that children of breastfed women may have better-thinking abilities than mothers who never breastfeed.
Researcher Molly Fox has a positive effect on the body as well as the brain, says researcher Molly Fox, in earlier studies, it was said that breast milk keeps the child healthy for a long time, but our study also tells that what does it affect the health of the mother. It does impact. Research says that in women who breastfeed, even at the age of 50, their brain works better than women who do not breastfeed.
Molly says the results of the research are alarming because the ability to think and understand decreases at the age of 50. The risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia increases. Two-thirds of women in America are battling it.
4 big benefits of mother’s milk to the newborn
Improves Immune System: Babies who drink breast milk within the first hour of birth have a 20% lower risk of early death. The child responds better to vaccination.
Reduces the risk of infection: Drinking breast milk reduces the risk of diarrhoea in the baby. The risk of intestinal infection decreases by about 64%. Food allergies are less common in babies who are breastfed for 6 months and more.
The respiratory system works better: Babies who drink breast milk have a 72% lower risk of respiratory infections. The risk of pneumonia, seasonal cold is less.
Children’s IQ remains high: Cholesterol and other fats are low in breast milk. There is better development of nerve tissue. The IQ level of such children is 2 to 5 points higher. That’s how their heart works better.
The risk of breast cancer in the mother decreases by 28%
Breastfeeding reduces the mother’s risk of heart disease by up to 10%. Similarly, the risk of breast cancer is reduced by 28% and the risk of arthritis by 50%.
Mother’s milk gives protection to the baby in 1 year
- at the time of birth: Mother’s first milk provides immunity and gut protection.
- 6 weeks later: Antibodies are found.
- 3 months later: Calories increase a lot.
- After 6 months: Omega acids in milk increase. Due to this, the child’s brain develops rapidly.
- After 12 months: Higher levels of calories and omega acids, which aid in muscle and brain development.
