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Breastfeeding without a scheduled time may favor cognitive performance of the baby

Breastfeeding without a scheduled time may favor cognitive performance of the baby

th European Journal of Public Health , suggests that breastfeeding as the baby feels need may favor the cognitive performance of infants. Researchers from the Institute of Social and Economic Research University of Essex

and Oxford University in the United Kingdom, accessed data from 10,419 children born between 1990 and 1999> . All children underwent standardized cognitive tests five, seven, 11 and 14 years of age, plus an IQ test at eight. Factors related to maternal well-being, such as sleep quality and depression, were also considered. The comparison between children who were breastfed according to demand and those who were breastfed according to a schedule showed that the first group presented 17% better results in the tests than the second group. This is the first study on the subject and, according to the authors, further research is needed to understand the link between the processes involved. One of the hypotheses is that breastfeeding according to the demand shows that the mother is prioritizing the baby's needs, not theirs. Seven measures that benefit the breastfeeding of the baby Breast milk is the most complete food that exists and is very important for the healthy development of the baby. "It is rich in fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and immunoglobulins that protect the child against various diseases," explains nutritionist Daniela Jobst.

According to the technical area of ​​Child Health and Breastfeeding Ministry of Health, it is estimated that exclusive breastfeeding would prevent 13% of deaths in children under five worldwide. What's more, an estimated 7,000 newborn deaths in the first year of life could be prevented by breastfeeding in the first hour of labor. Here are four essential steps to help breastfeed the baby in the right way.

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Breast engorgement or, popularly, sour milk occurs when the drink is trapped in the breast because of inadequate suctioning or incomplete emptying of the breast. chest. This ends up making the breasts stiff, causing pain and even fever. But there is prevention: letting the baby suckle or withdraw the milk with the hands helps empty the breast.

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Studies that prove the benefits of breastfeeding are not few. One of the most recent, led by researchers at the University of Southampton in England, showed that breastfeeding helps boost lung health. By analyzing 1,500 infants, it was observed that those who had been breastfed for at least four months had a better lung function compared to those who had the bottle as the main option.

3. During the months of pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts increase in volume and your bra can grow up to three numbers. The skin stretches a lot, so it may appear stretch marks and it is common to sagging the tissue. But none of this is an excuse not to breastfeed! "To prevent flaccidity and stretch marks, take advantage of hydration from gestation by using specific creams and always remember to wash your breasts before breastfeeding so your baby will not ingest the moisturizer.And try to wear good supportive bras with wide, hoops and firm bumps, "teaches a breastfeeding consultant, Evangelista Kotzias dos Santos

4. Placing the baby in the correct position is essential to prevent him from choking or having difficulty drinking milk. As for mothers, holding the baby in the wrong way can lead to spine pain and stress. Try to leave the baby positioned at the same height as the nipple, with the head resting on the forearm. If the child is older and restless, hold it behind your shoulders. The baby should be able to reach the chest easily, without stretching or turning the head. The mother should approach the baby from the breast and not the baby's chest. With the baby well positioned, just wait for him to open his mouth to start breastfeeding.


Father shows his daughter's difficult battle with cancer

Father shows his daughter's difficult battle with cancer

On his Facebook, Andy Whelan posted a photo of his own writing in which he conveys some of the suffering of his only 4-year-old daughter, Jessica, who fights cancer in an advanced stage. "This was the hardest picture I ever made in my life. , they said that she had only a few weeks to live.This was taken at a time when we parents could not give any comfort.

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Caesarean delivery may increase asthma risk in children

Caesarean delivery may increase asthma risk in children

A study by the Department of Chronic Diseases at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Norway suggests that children born with cesarean sections are at increased risk for asthma at age three. The phenomenon was observed, mainly, in those with hereditary tendencies to asthma and allergies. The results were published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

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