Mothers want to give the best to their children, especially breast milk, as it is the best nutrient that a mother can provide from birth. It is not only beneficial for the baby but also has positive effects on the mother.
Benefits for the Baby
- Receives complete, balanced, and adequate nutrients for the baby’s needs, preventing malnutrition or obesity.
- Receives substances beyond nutrients, such as hormones, enzymes, and growth-regulating substances that aid in body growth and the functioning of certain organs.
- Receives immunity and anti-pathogen substances.
- Reduces the incidence of allergies.
- Reduces the risk of diabetes in children.
- Receives love, warmth, and care from the mother.
Benefits for the Mother
- Helps the uterus contract well, recover quickly, and expel lochia effectively due to hormonal effects.
- Allows the mother to regain her pre-pregnancy figure quickly by using stored fat accumulated during pregnancy to produce milk for the baby.
- Extends the interval between pregnancies, especially for mothers who exclusively breastfeed. Breastfeeding should not be interrupted for more than 5 hours, menstruation has not returned, and there is up to a 98% chance of not becoming pregnant during the first 6 months postpartum, serving as a family planning method.
- Saves time because breast milk is always ready at the right temperature.
- Saves family expenses.
