Health Sciences 1001A/B Study Guide - Stillbirth, Cirrhosis, Miscarriage
30 Jan 2014
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A mothers mil is perfectly suited to her own baby. Its the only food a baby needs for 6 months after birth. Gives a baby all its nutrients and fluids. Protects the baby from bacteria the mother has been in contact with. As the child changes, so does the composition of the infant. Changes from nutrient dense milk to mature milk (whatever the fuck that is) Mature milk isn"t interested in the childish things that colostrums milk is. Its what mother nature wants, you babies basically sucks if you don"t. Infection- reduces risk of infection in preterm infants by 50% Protects even regular babies from a bunch of shit. Sudden infant death syndrome- not breatfeeding increases chance of your baby dying from. Mortality- not breastfeeding increases a child"s risk of dying in infancy. In developing countries main problems are diarrhea and respiratory diseases. Weight- not breastfeeding gives your child an increase risk of obesity.
