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Breastfeeding: Counseling

Breast milk is the best source of nourishment for infants. Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant (young child) with milk from the breasts. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk. Breastfeeding benefits both mother and child physically and psychologically. Nutrients and antibodies are passed to the baby while hormones are released into the mother's body. The bond between baby and mother also gets strengthened during breastfeeding.

Suckling at the breast encourages the proper development of the infant's teeth and speech organs. Breastfeeding releases oxytocin and prolactin that have been found to relax the mother and make her feel more nurturing toward her baby.

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