I heard that babies who drink breastmilk grow taller... is this just a myth or fact?
Is breastmilk really 'the best'?
2007-01-19 16:32:21 · 8 answers · asked by silvs 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
well, do they really grow taller....hard to say, but it is a proven fact that babies who breastfeed get maternal antibodies in the colustrum (the beginning milk) and seem to be healthier and stay healthier.
the other benefit is that women who breastfeed, do not get pregnant as fast as they do if they do not breast feed because suckling inhibits ovulation most of the time (because mother nature doesn't want two babies at the breast at the same time because mom would run out of breast milk and both kids may starve)
2007-01-19 16:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
breastmilk is the best. it aides in developing the immune system, the brain, and bones. genetics determines your height but the breastmilk would provide the strong bones and healthy development. ideally babies should breastfee for two years, but most mothers can't tolerate it that long.
2007-01-20 00:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by molly b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about that. But breast milk really is the BEST. It's very important to breast feed until at least 6 mths, and some doctors recommend until a year. This is because babies have NO IMMUNE SYSTEM. Or at least, their immune system is not fully developed. When they are born, they have a few antibodies from mom, but not enough. Breast milk gives them tons of antibodies and other nutrients they need to stay healthy. The immune system is not done developing until about one year of age. So, it's very important to breast feed.
2007-01-20 00:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by retzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a lot of antibodies from mom, which gives baby a head start. It's definitely a great way to get good nutrition and boost baby's immune system.... BUT mom needs to make sure she's eating a lot of healthy things and staying hydrated.
2007-01-20 00:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by h2ocalla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even the formula companies admit breastmilk is best.
2007-01-20 01:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know about taller but they are a lot healthier and better developed. i breastfed both of my girls -and they are rarely ever sick, always healthy, and never underweight - better immune system too.- it also helps moms lose the weight faster -and hey no periods -breast feeding -HELL YEAH
2007-01-20 00:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by kd baby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know but it help u lose weight
2007-01-20 00:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol idk thats what they all say.
2007-01-20 00:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋