{"id":2814,"date":"2017-04-18T21:18:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T21:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2814"},"modified":"2017-04-18T21:20:44","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T21:20:44","slug":"what-is-in-breast-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/what-is-in-breast-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is In Breast Milk?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"breastfeeding-467946812\"<\/a>Breast milk is one of the best and most highly recommended sources of nutrition for babies.<\/p>\n

What makes mother\u2019s milk so special? It is made up of over 200 known elements that positively contribute to the health of infants.<\/p>\n

One of the most commonly known components found in breast milk is colostrum. This is the milk that is first produced after giving birth. Colostrum contains high levels of antibodies and is often referred to as a baby\u2019s first immunization. It also has higher levels of the many nutrients found in mature milk.<\/p>\n

Mature milk is produced two to four days after the birth of a baby. Some of the substances that make up mature milk are:
\n\u2022 Fats- needed to help babies gain weight and essential for brain development
\n\u2022 White blood cells-help build immunity and fight infections
\n\u2022 Protein- aids digestion and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut
\n\u2022 Vitamins and minerals- vitamins and minerals found in breast milk such as A, D, E and K are important to babies\u2019 health and development
\n\u2022 Amino acids \u2013 aid with infant growth and development
\n\u2022 Carbohydrates \u2013 help to decrease the formation of bad bacteria in the stomach
\n\u2022 Antibacterial enzymes- kill bacteria and protects babies from germs
\n\u2022 Fatty acids-support eye health and optimizes cognitive function
\nMany of these components cannot be synthesized and can only be received by consuming mother\u2019s milk. Due to the uniqueness of breast milk, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding exclusively for six months because doing so reduces the chances that babies will get infectious diseases.<\/p>\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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