Advantages for a Mother May serve a protective function to prevent breast cancer Aids in uterine involution Can have

have an empowering effect Reduces the cost of feeding and preparation time An excellent opportunity to enhance a true symbiotic bond between mother and child.

Advantages for an Infant Breastmilk contains IgA Lactoferrin Bifidus factor (Lactobacillus bifidus) Lactose Nitrogen in compounds Linoleic acid zinc Help prevent excessive weight gain

Breastfeeding is contraindicated in only a few circumstances, such as: An infant with galactosemia Herpes lesions on a mothers nipples Maternal diet is nutrient restricted Maternal exposure to radioactive compounds Breast cancer Maternal active untreated TB, Hep B & C, cytomegalovirus, or HID syndrome Maternal active untreated varicella Mothers receiving antimetabolites or chemotherapeutic drugs Mothers receiving prescribed mediactions that would be harmful to an infant A mother lives in an area where environmental contaminats can be carried via breastmilk to the infant

Dili mahimo ang pagpasuso sa mga musunod nga sirkumstansya: Ang masuso nga anaay galactosemia Inahan nga anaay samad sa atngal (herpes) Inahan nga limitado ang sustansya sa iyang pagkaon Inahan nga na-expose sa mga kemikal (radioactive) Inahan nga anaay kanser sa tutoy Inahan nga anaay makatakod nga sakit (untreated TB, Hep B & C, cytomegalovirus, or HID syndrome) Inahan nga anaay sakit nga varicella Inahan nga giparesita ug tambal nga posibleng makadaot sa iyang masuso. Inahan nga nagpuyo sa lugar nga hugaw ug kontaminado