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Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Infants
o Maternal‐infant bonding
o Composition – digestible macronutrients
o Protection against infections (AOM, RSV infection, diarrhea)
o Passive immunity (macrophages, lymphocytes (IgA), lactoferrin,
lysozyme)
o Decreased incidence of SIDS
o Decreased allergies/atopy
• Maternal
o Decreased postpartum bleeding & faster uterine involution
o Lactational amenorrhea and delayed resumption of ovulation
o Earlier return to pre‐pregnancy weight
o Improved bone remineralization postpartum (and decreased hip
fracture in postmenopausal period)
o Decreased cost
o Ready availability without prep time
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Nutritionn infant’s gut
• Mature Milk
o Energy value (0.67 kcal/mL)
o Fat (mainly triglycerides)
o Carbohydrates (mainly lactose)
o Protein (Whey>Casein)
o Vitamins/Minerals (except Vitamin D)
<span>Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Infants
o Maternal‐infant bonding
o Composition – digestible macronutrients
o Protection against infections (AOM, RSV infection, diarrhea)
o Passive immunity (macrophages, lymphocytes (IgA), lactoferrin,
lysozyme)
o Decreased incidence of SIDS
o Decreased allergies/atopy
• Maternal
o Decreased postpartum bleeding & faster uterine involution
o Lactational amenorrhea and delayed resumption of ovulation
o Earlier return to pre‐pregnancy weight
o Improved bone remineralization postpartum (and decreased hip
fracture in postmenopausal period)
o Decreased cost
o Ready availability without prep time
Contraindications to Breastfeeding
• Medical Disorders
o Baby: Galactosemia
‐ Absent liver enzyme galactose‐1‐phosphate uridyltransferase
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