{"id":50223,"date":"2024-07-26T14:47:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T11:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=50223"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:50:45","slug":"a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"A Drop of Miracle: Breast Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know for sure that you understand even a single drop of breast milk is a miracle for your little one. Let&#8217;s examine together the content of this miracle.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk\/#Breast_Milk_A_single_drop_countless_benefits\" title=\"Breast Milk: A single drop, countless benefits\">Breast Milk: A single drop, countless benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk\/#Benefits_of_Breastfeeding_for_the_Baby\" title=\"Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby\">Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk\/#Benefits_of_Breastfeeding_for_the_Mother\" title=\"Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother\">Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/a-drop-of-miracle-breast-milk\/#The_Magical_Bond\" title=\"The Magical Bond\">The Magical Bond<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breast_Milk_A_single_drop_countless_benefits\"><\/span><b>Breast Milk: A single drop, countless benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast milk is a unique nourishment that contains all the essential nutrients such as energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and other necessary ones, which enhance babies\u2019 growth and development. It is rich in bioavailability and easy to digest. Therefore, the most ideal nutrition for a newborn is breast milk. Only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/maternity-breastfeeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the first 6 months and continuing breastfeeding along with complementary foods after the 6th month provide numerous benefits for the baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Colostrum:<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directly after birth, the breast milk within the first 1-5 days is called colostrum. It has a yellowish colour and contains high amounts of protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2837\" height=\"1976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum.png 2837w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum-1536x1070.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Colostrum-2048x1426.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2837px) 100vw, 2837px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b><i>The content of the breast milk varies according to your baby&#8217;s needs.<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every mother&#8217;s milk is unique to their baby. Depending on factors such as whether your baby is born early or late, their weight, the amount of fat and protein their digestive system can tolerate, and even the specific amounts of which protein and fat they require, breast milk can undergo miraculous changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Breastfeeding_for_the_Baby\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the risk of acute and chronic illnesses in terms of health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens the immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhances the mother-and-baby relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes emotional, physical, and intellectual development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects jaw and dental development positively.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Breastfeeding_for_the_Mother\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects against future risk of bone loss (osteoporosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect from excessive blood loss and anaemia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eases weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The uterus enlarges during pregnancy and requires a miracle to become smaller, which is breastfeeding. The oxytocin hormone is released during breastfeeding, which causes contractions in the smooth muscles, and helps to uterine become smaller again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stores and quickly replenishes iron in the body that is lost during birth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Magical_Bond\"><\/span><b>The Magical Bond<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding is not only about feeding the baby. It is the key to strengthening the bond between the mother and the baby. It is crucial for the baby to feel secure and perceive the<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">presence of the mother. Therefore, while breastfeeding, the mother should make eye contact with the baby. Throughout breastfeeding, touch and maintain eye contact with your baby, focusing solely on them. You should be calm, relaxed, peaceful, and happy throughout breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/ebebek-breastfeeding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for everything you need to learn about breastfeeding in detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b><i>Don\u2019t forget, a single drop of breast milk means countless benefits!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know for sure that you understand even a single drop of breast milk is a miracle for your little one. 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