Breastfeeding and Its Impact in Infant Growth and Health
Manu Devi *
Department of Foods and Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana, India.
Veenu Sangwan
Department of Foods and Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana, India.
Varsha Rani
DES, Department of Foods and Nutrition, KVK, Faridabad-121002, Haryana, India.
Rekha Yadav
Department of Foods and Nutrition, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The paper details how breastfeeding plays a vital role in supporting infant growth together with immunity development and establishing health outcomes throughout life. This discussion emphasizes how breastfeeding should begin during the first hour followed by a focus on both colostrum's health attributes and the value of running the feeding regimen on demand. Proof-based approaches discuss successful breastfeeding indicators that include the ability to hear swallowing sounds and appropriate weight growth accompanied by typical bowel movements. The manuscript evaluates the multiple health benefits that extend to mothers and their children through three aspects: reduced infections alongside chronic diseases and better recovery outcomes for both parties. The paper investigates how maternal dietary intake and fluid consumption affect breastfeeding performance, thereby demonstrating breastfeeding requirements for nutritious diets. The research establishes breastfeeding as an economical technique that protects life and creates complete well-being because it is crucial for worldwide public health and child development.
Keywords: Breastfeeding, milk, infant, mother, mortality, immunity, psychological, health