Said to be the baby's main food , especially until he reached 6 months, breast milk has many substances that can help the development of the child. So what is actually contained in breast milk?
"Just as in the adult food , breast milk is complete nutrition for infants 0-6 months old. Could even say breast milk to meet the nutritional needs of infants 100 percent, do not need additional others, said Mia Sutanto, SH, LLM, counselors and Chairman Indonesian Breastfeeding Mothers Association (AIMI).
This was conveyed in a press conference held in Penang Bistro, Grand Indonesia West Mall, Street MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Friday (10/18/2013) (indonesian).
In addition to
containing nutrients such as
carbohydrates ,
proteins ,
fats ,
vitamins , and
minerals , Mia reveals that
breast milk also contains substances such as
sugar and
salt . Even the
ASI , both substances are contained in an amount that has been fitted and balanced, not excessive.
"Interestingly,
ASI is also a living substance or
fluid life . Inside are
cells ,
hormones ,
enzymes , DNA, and imuglobin. All these substances help increase the immunity of children and this is why children who were breastfed less often pain or even pain heal faster, "said Mia.
Not only that, according to Mia breastfeeding itself has several other
benefits for children and
mothers . Of which increase the bonding or bonding between the child and the mother;
lowers the risk of mental disorders in children , and reduce the risk of
stress and depression in mothers.
"
Breastfeeding mothers , especially working mothers, should be mutually supportive and permanent reminder of the importance of breastfeeding. Because right now almost all working mothers," said Mia.
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