Breastfeeding

Question 1

What are the benefits of breastfeeding to the baby

Answer 1

reduced risk of coughs/colds/GI and resp infections
better cognitive development
reduced behavioural issues
reduced risk of atopy
reduced obesity

Question 2

Advantages of breastfeeding in preterm infants

Answer 2

better gut motility
less nec
higher IQ at 7-8years

Question 3

Disadvantages of breastfeeding in preterm infants

Answer 3

slower growth
poorer bone mineralisation due to insufficient calcium and phosphate
insufficient vitamin K (bleeding risk)

Question 4

Advantages of breastfeeding for mothers

Answer 4

Reduced risk of
- breast cancer in premenopausal women
- hip fracture in old age
- ovarian cancer
Contraceptive