BREAST FEED FOR SMARTER KIDS

As a mother, you are your child's first and most important teacher. This is especially true when it comes to nutrition. The decisions that you make right now will have a profound effect on the health of your baby for years to come. Nutrition in newborn is of great importance for the growth and maturation of tissue and organs. Breast milk is tailored to cover the needs of the newborns, providing adequate amount of macro-micro nutrients for infant growth and development. Breast milk has been shown to have many benefits for children, including immunity boosting, brain development and improved intelligence.
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants be exclusively breastfeed for at least six months. Breast milk has nutrients which are very important for cognition and brain development.Recentepidemiological scientific studies suggest that breastfed babies have higher IQ levels and enhanced visual development than formula fed babies.
Dr. Kheezar Daimi, Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist, Olive Hospitals, said, “Human milk contains nutrients such as DHA, N-acetyl-D- neuraminic acid (NANA). They promote brain development significantly. In addition, it has Brain derived Neurotrophic factor (BDNF), S100B protein, Glial cells line derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) which promotes brain growth. Choline, Taurine, cystine, Zinc and Iodine enhances brain memory. Human milk has highest concentration of lactose when compared to animal milk /Formula milk which facilitates synthesis of cerebrosides myelination of nervous system and growth of neurons.
” He further added, “These nutrients available in the human milk are more absorbed and better utilized due to higher biological efficiency. These nutrients enhance bonding, sensory stimulation and emotional satisfactionboth to the mother and her baby. Hence breast feeding is the best for the baby, mother and family.” Breastfeeding awareness is an important issue that needs to be addressed. What people need to know is that breast milk can give your baby a healthy start in life.
“Like mothers love there is no substitute for mother milk “
About Olive Hospitals
Olive Hospitals first opened its doors in August 2008 with a humble beginning. The hospital made its mark with its modest set up in May 2010. Over the years, encouraged by the overwhelming response of the patients and physicians, Olive Hospitals became a full-fledged 250-bed Super- Specialty Hospitals with many breakthroughs in Cardiac Procedures, Emergency Care, Neuro Care, Kidney Care, Urology, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacements, Advanced Diagnostics & Interventional Services, Gynaecological Services and many more. Adopting a cutting-edge approach, Olive Hospitals evolved as a regional centre of excellence in medicine providing the highest standards of medical treatment to al sections of the society.
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