YC200 Lecture 4: october26-Breastfeeding, Child Development and Society
16 Dec 2015
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Breastmilk is normal and unique substance and cannot be duplicated. Breastmilk is constantly changing to meet child"s developmental needs: Differences depend on the needs of child. Species specific food containing living stem cells. Creates habitat for human infant to learn and grow. Provides unique immune system support for every stage of growth. Reduces chances of late onset chronic diseases. Facilitates uterus to return to pre pregnancy size. Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Decreased risk of osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. Mother benefits from improved food security she can sustain her infant. Less impact on the environment zero mile diet! Contributes to long term health care savings. All babues are exclusively breastfeed for 6 months with introduction of solid foods in the middle of the first year and to continue to breastfeed for 2 years and beyond who 2015.
