Did you know....
- Saliva Backwash : Baby’s saliva, when comes in contact with the mother’s nipple (through direct breastfeeding), interacts with and sends signals to the mother’s brain which helps customizing the milk.
- Breasts are not warehouses that store milk. They are like factories that constantly make milk, even as the baby feeds.
- Most mothers make more milk than what their baby needs in the initial days.
- Each year of breastfeeding amounts to 4.3% reduction in the risk of invasive breast cancer.
- Milk production begins during pregnancy. So,no matter the type of birth, the mother already has the milk to feed her baby after birth.
- Colostrum is produced in less quantities to match the baby’s stomach size and capacity which is also very small.
- Mother’s milk becomes more watery (yet dense in nutrition) during extremely hot weather. This helps keep the baby well-hydrated.
- Pain while breastfeeding is not normal. It indicates a need to rectify/improve the latch.
- Breast milk contains active components that kill the decay-causing bacteria. In other words, breast milk provides protection against dental decay.
- Direct breastfeeding is the most sustainable way to feed babies. It is free of material cost, requires no preparation, provides complete nutrition to the baby and is the safest (germ-free / sterile) method to feed a baby. On top of everything, it is also beneficial for the mother.