Benefits of Breastfeeding
Care of the Childbearing Family
With Jacquelyn McMillian-Boehler
Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph
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Benefits of breastfeeding
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
Benefits might affect:
Infants
Birthing person
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Family
Society
Milk Benefits: Colostrum
Defends against infection
High in protein
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Offers immunity
Milk Benefits: Mature Milk
Digests easily
Provides antibodies that
protect against common
illnesses and infections
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Decreases risk of sudden
infant death syndrome
(SIDS)
Milk Benefits: Mature Milk
Assists with dental and
facial development
Increases mental
development
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Reduces the risk of
developing allergies
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants
Decreased morbidity and mortality from infections
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Urinary
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Ear
Sepsis
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants
Optimal nutrition
Species-specific nutrients
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No overfeeding
Benefits for Preemies
Decreased necrotizing
enterocolitis
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Benefits for Preemies
Protection against
chronic lung disease
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Benefits for Preemies
Decreased retinopathy
of prematurity
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Benefits for Preemies
Decreased infection rates
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Benefits for Preemies
Better able to
tolerate feedings
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Benefits for Preemies
Earlier discharge from the hospital after birth
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Improved Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Breast milk contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
develop. These are normally
provided by the mother in late pregnancy, therefore preterm
infants miss this.
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Long-term Benefits
Functionally competent immune system
90
Protective effect against autoimmune
disorders such as type 1 diabetes and
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Decreased risk of some
childhood leukemias
(with longer duration)
Benefits of Breastfeeding to Infants
Optimal growth and development
Normal development of the mouth and jaws
Decreased prevalence of
being overweight/obese,
type 2 diabetes
Decreased risk of dental
malocclusion and cavities
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Breastfeeding Benefits for Birthing Person
Oxytocin
Uterine contractions
Delayed onset of ovulation
Decreased risk of postpartum
hemorrhage (and iron deficiency)
Child spacing
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Breastfeeding Benefits for Birthing Person
Long-term health
Decreased risk of breast,
ovarian, and uterine
cancers
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Decreased risk of central
obesity and metabolic
syndrome
Benefits of Breastfeeding to Families
Financial costs
$
Free breast milk
vs. the cost of formula and
accessories
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Decreased medical
care costs
Contraindications for breastfeeding
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Contraindications for Breastfeeding
Mothers with:
HIV
(in developed countries)
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Human T-cell lymphotropic
virus type I or II
Contraindications for Breastfeeding
Active herpes lesions on
the breast
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Substance misuse
Contraindications for Breastfeeding
Infants with:
Type I galactosemia
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Contraindications for Direct Breastfeeding
Mothers with:
Untreated active
tuberculosis or varicella
The infant should be separated from the mother but can be fed breast milk.
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