The Amazing Health Benefits Of Breastfeeding

Bone And Oral Health

New research studies have found that the benefits of breastfeeding are not just limited to immunity and mental well being, but also extend to a child's bone and oral health. Breastfeeding requires the infant to use muscle movements within their face and jaw that are different from those used in drinking from a bottle. Breastfeeding is hard work and infants who are breastfed tend to have stronger facial and jaw muscles and better jaw development. Babies who are breastfed also tend to have a greater bone mass that extends far beyond infanthood into adulthood. Mothers should note that breastfeeding can have an adverse effect on their own bone density. It is common for mothers to lose three to five percent of their bone mass while they are breastfeeding. However, bone density quickly rebounds after the child is weaned.

As stated before, breastfeeding is a personal choice. Provided the facts, pros and cons, and details of her own unique situation, every mother can make an informed decision about the nutritional needs of her child.