Breastfeeding reduces risk of chronic ailments for both mother and child, suggest experts at Fortis Hospital Jaipur
Breastfeeding reduces risk of chronic ailments for both mother and child, suggest experts at Fortis Hospital Jaipur
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated globally from August 1 to 7 to promote the importance of breastfeeding and provide support for mothers and newborns
Jaipur, August 7, 2024 –Many myths are associated with breastfeeding, and most mothers face challenges and feel hesitant discussing the topic, even within their circle of friends and relatives. In observance of the World Breastfeeding Week, experts at Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur discussed on debunking myths while highlighting the numerous benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the child.
Dr. Shyam Sundar, Consultant Neonatology, Fortis Escorts Hospital Jaipur, said, “Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic conditions for both mother and baby. This includes obesity, allergies, and gastrointestinal infections in babies. For mothers, it reduces the risk of breast cancer, hypertension, ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Considering world over, chronic diseases are at an all-time high, breastfeeding becomes even more important.”
Dr. Shyam also talked about dispelling myths. He added: “Certain misconceptions like formula feeding is equivalent to breastfeeding or that small breasts produce less milk, could be done away with by spreading more awareness. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to meet an infant's nutritional needs, and most mothers can produce sufficient milk regardless of breast size. Another common myth is that mothers cannot breastfeed if they are taking medications. While some medications may not be compatible with breastfeeding, many are safe. It is crucial for mothers to get accurate information from healthcare professionals so that can help them overcome challenges.”