Special Information Information pertaining to the magazine NEW BEGINNINGS, Volume 18 Number 3 Year 2006
What's special about milk?
(Why breast milk is so special?)
The most common reason why mothers choose to breastfeed, it is because they know that breast milk is the best food for babies. Breast milk contains living cells, such as blood. Some components enhance the effects of other ingredients so that their work together. By contrast, only a small percentage of the ingredients present in infant formula is absorbed and the mixture of these ingredients does not guarantee that act together as in human milk.
Breast milk is designed for babies
Milk is human species specific. The milk of each mammal has been adapted to give the babies what they need to ensure their survival and allow optimum development. The milk of some species is relatively high in fat to promote the formation of a thick layer of body fat, while the other has a high content of protein used for rapid growth and maturation. Those species that need to available sources of sugar to meet the needs of their rapidly growing brains have milk with high content of carbohydrates. Humans are mammals with slow growth and development, but with the most advanced brain and it makes sense that human milk has a low protein content and high carbohydrates.
Breast milk contains levels of vitamins and minerals suitable for healthy babies born at term. It is always changing: the beginning of a lactated to an end, from shot to shot, and from day to day. Some of the changes in breast milk are stimulated by signals given by the baby. When the mother is still your baby's signals, you can be sure he will benefit from these changes. For example, if the milk they receive in a particular outlet is low in fat (fat is the most variable component of milk), baby will feel hungry sooner. If your signals are answered and get your next shot close to the above, the high-fat milk will receive (the fat content increases when the breast is less full) will ensure that total intake is adequate.
Milk composition in various mammals
Species% Fat% Protein% Carbohydrate Human
1.1 4.5 6.8 3.6 3.5 7.4
Cows Goats 1.3 3.5 6.4 2.9 14.8 11.3
Rats Seals
11.2 53.2 6.2 8.5 2.8 8.4 Pigs
Elephants 4.9 15.0 3.4 1.7 1.2 6.9
Micos
Source: Milk Composition, Walter L. Hurley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. http://clases.aces.uiuc.edu/AnSci308/Milkcompsynth/milkcomp_table.html
Breast milk has anti-infective
Breastfeeding mothers find that their babies are sick less often than those who are not breastfed. Human milk provides different types of defense against disease, including antibodies against specific pathogens. Likewise contains lactoferrin, which, besides being the source of iron for breastfed babies, seems to possess antibacterial and antiviral properties. Other components of breast milk protect infants at the molecular level, because their shape prevents access to certain pathogens.
Because the protective qualities of breast milk, babies are not breastfed are more visits to emergency rooms, hospitalizations and antibiotic treatments. Its protective effect extends beyond weaning. Human milk provides immune protection against many chronic diseases. According to results of breast-feeding versus formula compiled by Gina Wall (MN, IBCLC) and Jon Ahrends (MD, FAAFP), human milk feeding is associated with lower risk of the following diseases: diabetes, multiple sclerosis syndrome sudden death, childhood cancers, autoimmune thyroid disease, appendicitis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, pyloric helicobacterial (associated with gastric ulcers), Crohn's disease, colitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, tonsillitis, allergies, atopic disease and asthma. Although theories abound, the immunological mechanism of these long-term benefits is still unclear.
Human milk contains bioactive components that enhance the growth and development of human babies.
a gastrointestinal hormone, the colecitosquinina (CCK) gives the feeling of fullness and well-being. During suction, the CCK released in both the mother and baby, make you drowsy. In the baby CCK rises twice. The first increase takes place immediately ends and is probably induced by suction, the second occurs 30 to 60 minutes later due to the presence of milk in the baby's intestinal tract. Falling CCK levels 10 minutes after the end of the intake may be an opportunity to raise the baby and offer the other breast or allow restart the suction and receive the high-fat milk. Wait 30 minutes after taking before bed and take the baby and the second peak of CCK, may help baby stay asleep.
Human milk contains essential fatty acids
essential fatty acids present in breast milk optimize cognitive function and eyesight. Some studies have shown that premature babies who were given breast milk through probe was at 18 months and 6 or 7 years more advanced in their development than those with gestational age and birth weight comparable, which was fed with formula.
These observations suggest that breast milk has a significant impact on the central nervous system development. Breastfed babies have, likewise, increased visual acuity. These benefits can be attributed to the presence in breast milk long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Although some formulas have recently added these items, it is unknown whether similar effects will be long term.
hormones, antibacterial and antiviral living cells and acid Essential fatty acids are just some of the reasons why breast milk is vastly superior. It's really a unique substance that can not be duplicated artificially. Health problem
Minimum Term of Protection Diarrhea Source of breast 7 years 13 weeks Otitis media Howie 1990 3 years 4 months Duncan et al. Respiratory Infections 1993 15 weeks 7 years Wilson et al. 6-7 years Wheezy 1998 Burr et al.1993; Porro et al. Haemophilus Influenza type b 1994 10 years Silfverdal et al. 1997 Hoggkings disease 6 months Unspecified Davis, 1998 Source: Sally Riordan 2005
Myer Nebraska, United States
Translated by Barbara Zuleta New Beginnings, April 2006 publication of La Leche League, Illinois, USA. This article was originally published in the Charter Area Leaders Nebraska, USA. Bibliography
Lawrence, R and Lawrence, R. Breastfeeding, A Guide for Medical Professional. St. Louis: Mosby. 2005.
Riordan, J. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett 2005.
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