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World Breastfeeding Week
May 08, 2021
We often hear about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child.
During World Breastfeeding Week, we want to share some of the benefits of breastfeeding for your child. We'll also share more information about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and about your breastfeeding journey at Shifa Hospital:
4 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Your Child You Should Know:
1- Breast milk provides ideal nutrition for your child during the first six months. The breast produces a thick, yellowish fluid called colostrum, which is rich in protein, low in sugar, and contains beneficial compounds that support healthy child development.
2- Breast milk contains important antibodies that boost the child's immune system and help it fight viruses and bacteria, developing its natural acquired immunity.
3- Breast milk promotes a healthy weight for the child. Breastfeeding promotes appropriate weight gain, helps prevent childhood obesity, and protects against conditions such as constipation.
4- Breastfeeding may make children smarter. Studies indicate that breastfed children have higher IQs than their formula-fed peers.
Breastfeeding Journey at Shefa Hospital:
Breastfeeding is very important for a child's health from the moment of birth. At Shefa Hospital, we pay attention to the smallest details that help your child enjoy proper breastfeeding, such as skin-to-skin feeding, rooming in, maternal health education, and much more. Learn more about the breastfeeding journey for newborns at Shefa Hospital with Prof. Dr. Mohamed Bahaa Hassanein, Director of the Pediatrics and Child Care Unit at the hospital.