Benefits of Breastfeeding Care of the Childbearing Family With Jacquelyn McMillian-Boehler Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits of breastfeeding © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits of Breastfeeding Benefits might affect: Infants Birthing person © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Family Society Milk Benefits: Colostrum Defends against infection High in protein © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Offers immunity Milk Benefits: Mature Milk Digests easily Provides antibodies that protect against common illnesses and infections © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Decreases risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Milk Benefits: Mature Milk Assists with dental and facial development Increases mental development © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Reduces the risk of developing allergies Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants Decreased morbidity and mortality from infections Respiratory Gastrointestinal Urinary © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Ear Sepsis Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants Optimal nutrition Species-specific nutrients © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) No overfeeding Benefits for Preemies Decreased necrotizing enterocolitis © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits for Preemies Protection against chronic lung disease © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits for Preemies Decreased retinopathy of prematurity © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits for Preemies Decreased infection rates © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits for Preemies Better able to tolerate feedings © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Benefits for Preemies Earlier discharge from the hospital after birth © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) 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. Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Long-term Benefits Functionally competent immune system 90 Protective effect against autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) 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 © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Breastfeeding Benefits for Birthing Person Oxytocin Uterine contractions Delayed onset of ovulation Decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhage (and iron deficiency) Child spacing © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Breastfeeding Benefits for Birthing Person Long-term health Decreased risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) 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 © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Decreased medical care costs Contraindications for breastfeeding © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Contraindications for Breastfeeding Mothers with: HIV (in developed countries) © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I or II Contraindications for Breastfeeding Active herpes lesions on the breast © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Substance misuse Contraindications for Breastfeeding Infants with: Type I galactosemia © by Lecturio Cory C. Manuel Balganion, cmanuel@spup.edu.ph © www.lecturio.com | This document is protected by copyright. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) 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. © by Lecturio Cory C. 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