Profound maternal love and care.
A mother breast feeding her baby is a fantastic example of loving maternal care.
passive acquired
Yes, HIV can be transmitted from a mother to her baby through breastfeeding if the mother is infected with the virus.
During pregnancy, antibodies such as IgG are passed from the mother to the baby through the placenta. During breastfeeding, antibodies such as IgA are passed from the mother to the baby through breast milk.
Extremely important
A nursing pillow is supposed to help a breastfeeding mother. It is designed to provide support for the mother and the baby during the process of breastfeeding, by supporting the upper back of the mother.
There is no real set age when babies stop breastfeeding. It can be up to the mother, or the baby can ween his/herself. In my personal opinion, I would stop breastfeeding when the baby can eat solid food, and/or drink out of a cup. Or maybe even when he or she can say that they are thirsty. But every mother and baby are different.
The mother can determine if her newborn has a proper latch while breastfeeding by checking if the baby's mouth covers a large part of the areola, if the baby's lips are flanged outwards, and if the baby is sucking rhythmically and swallowing milk.
Pumping breast milk is beneficial as it provides the same nutrition for the baby as breastfeeding directly. However, breastfeeding directly has additional benefits such as skin-to-skin contact and bonding between the mother and baby.
Nipple confusion is a real concern for breastfeeding babies. It can happen when a baby switches between breastfeeding and bottle feeding, leading to difficulty latching onto the breast. This can cause frustration for both the baby and the mother, making breastfeeding more challenging.
Everthing below is correct, but there is more. Breastfeeding is how a baby is SUPPOSED to eat. Formula should only be used in the rare case where a mother is unable to breastfeed (which is more rare than people think it is), in adoption cases, or in a situation where the mother dies. It also signinficantly reduces the chance or breast cancer in the mother, and possibly in the baby later on in life. There is NO reason not to breastfeed if you are alive, well, and keeping your baby. == == It is so much healthier than giving the baby formula. When a mother breastfeeds, she is passing on nutrients and giving the baby a better immune system by sharing antibodies. This sharing is called the baby's passive immune system. Breastfeeding also helps the mother lose some weight that she put during the pregnancy. It is estimated that breastfeeding burns around 500 calories.
Breastfeeding is widely encouraged and supported in Iran, as it is seen as a natural and important part of motherhood. It is considered a bonding experience between mother and child, and there are cultural beliefs that breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both the baby and the mother. Overall, breastfeeding is viewed positively in Iranian society.