We all know about the numerous benefits of breastfeeding. There is no doubt that breastfeeding act as panacea for newborn babies. Of late, there has been a trend developing in this world where mothers decide not to breastfeed the child because it could hamper their figure. But, any such thing is highly detested by the experts. The child should never be devoid of mother’s milk. It is something which is natural and must be given to the newborn babies.
There are numerous health benefits of breastfeeding and it has also been proved by many researches. It is also a well-established fact that mother is the main source of food, love and safety for the newborn babies. Breastfeeding is also the process through which the bond between a mother and a baby gets strengthened.
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The mother’s milk is considered best for newborn babies as it has the perfect balance of nutrients which is required by the baby to grow strong and fit. Hence, the breastfeeding should be considered as a compulsory exercise by the women. Every woman should breastfeed her child and there should be no doubt about it.
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We were aware that breastfeeding is important but this recent revelation has made the case even stronger. This case also amazes us about the supreme power that the breastfeeding has. It also comes across as a pleasant surprise.
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A mother Paige Peterson recently found an interesting thing about her milk and breastfeeding. As a matter of fact, Peterson’s daughter Raina got hit by flu when she was breastfeeding her.
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Peterson said that while she was not aware that Raina was suffering from flu as it was not apparent in symptoms. But, she was amazed to know later that her body was actually knowing that her daughter had got flu. Peterson described the entire situation of Facebook which is also getting viral on the internet.
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“Raina tested positive for flu this past weekend. I didn’t believe the nurse when she told me because she hasn’t had any symptoms of flu that I have noticed. The frozen milk on the left is from 2 weeks ago. The frozen milk on the right is from this past weekend when her swab came back positive. Notice the change in color?" Peterson wrote.
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“My breast milk created antibodies to fight off any infections that Raina may have had. I never gave her Tamiflu. This is why I breastfeed! If you’re a new mom and can breastfeed, please be patient and seek help if you need it. Breastfeeding is SO important for our babies,” Peterson wrote.
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It is quite apparent in the picture that the mother’s milk samples taken out at different times had different colors. The milk which was taken after the child got flu was different from the one when the child was not suffering from flu.
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There would be many people who would be wondering whether this is true. People would also be wondering whether the breast milk change its color and adapt according to different situations. This was validated by various news outlets and they think that yes the breast milk can change its color and adapt to different situations.
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But, people are making out that the infant’s saliva actually communicates with the mother’s nipples. In case, there are some pathogens in the body of the baby, the nipples are well equipped to know about this. The nipples then passes on the information to the body. It also signals the body to change the mother’s milk in order to address the baby’s needs. The whole process is not less than mind-boggling. It is a testimony to nature’s superpowers.
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It was also found that breastmilk can actually change its color for many other reasons. This reason was especially very encouraging and it states that baby is safe when mother is breastfeeding the child.
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The mother Peterson later said that the baby was actually getting better without the help of Tamiflu. The breastfeeding may not be an option for many mothers across the world but this revelation just strengthened our faiths in the breastfeeding. It also shows how well-equipped our bodies are to address the diseases that we get. We also congratulate Raina and Peterson for the timely recovery!
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