Breastfeeding Protects Against Swine Flu
Breastfeeding definitely protects infants from getting the Swine flu, or the H1N1 virus, according to Cacilia Kim, commentator on the Womensenews website.
It is known that breastfeeding is without a doubt, the best form of nourishment for babies, and has incredible benefits for the mother. Women who breastfeed reduce their chances of of getting osteoporosis, breast and ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes. There are also numerous other health benefits, and let's not forget the everlasting bond that is formed between mother and child.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is presently telling mothers to protect their babies against the swine flu by breastfeeding them, and the agency maintains that one of the "best things" mothers can do for infants who become ill is to continue to breastfeed them. If the mother gets swine flu, it is recommended that she still continue to breastfeed, unless she is taking some form of medicine that could be passed on to the baby.
Six months of exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, along with one year of continued breastfeeding.
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Liar. You will kill people with this dangerous, false medical advice. Burn in hell
My information comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One wonders about the source of your information. One also wonders about the cause of your virulent emotions. Most people cannot deny the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant and mother. I suggest you that make the effort to consult medical professionals on the matter.
I have to admit I don't understand the connection between breastfeeding and the swine flu, since humans have no antibodies yet for this flu. I know how important it is to breastfeed a baby in terms of his or her general immunity, but don't see how it would help with a certain new flu in particular?
Hi Diane,
The sources for my article did not specifically go into that point, but they did say how important it is to breastfeed in order to build up a baby's immunity. Consequently, a stronger immune system will help protect against the swine flu, and other diseases.
Anna
Hi Diane,
The sources for my article did not specifically go into that point, but they did say how important it is to breastfeed in order to build up a baby's immunity. Consequently, a stronger immune system will help protect against the swine flu, and other diseases.
Anna