On Breast Feeding
August 25th 2009 05:13
Huge body of evidences show how breastfeeding affects a child’s physical growth and mental development. We also mentioned that it positively affects a child psychologically and emotionally. Rafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD (2005), a correspondent from University of Connecticut, explains how breastfeeding bring about such effects. First, breast milk contains bioactive substances such as long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are really needed for brain development. Second, two important acids which can be derived from PUFAs play crucial roles in the proper growth, development and maintenance of the brain. These are Arachidonic acid and docohexaenoic acid. Infant formulas are still not fortified with these PUFAs which makes breastfeeding consistently associated with better central nervous system development. Biological properties and differences in maternal-infant interaction during feeding process also help to improve motor and intellectual development outcomes. Breast feeding also appears to help protect the infant from childhood obesity, a condition that has a large psychosocial consequence. These events may contribute to an individual’s emotional stability and adaptability.
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