The Power of Breastfeeding: A Boost to Women's Health

Breastfeeding has many benefits for women, so many diseases can be prevented. Breastfeeding is often associated with good growth and nutrition of the child, but breastfeeding is equally important for the health of the mother. Breastfeeding can protect women from many diseases. Doctors say that women should breastfeed their child within an hour of birth. It gives a lot of health benefits. It helps the body recover quickly after delivery and can also reduce the risk of many serious diseases in the future. Oxytocin hormone is produced in the body during breastfeeding, which makes the uterus return to its normal state quickly. It can reduce the risk of excessive bleeding after delivery. Also, the body spends calories in feeding, which gradually reduces the weight gained during pregnancy. Dr. Patel, Senior Consultant in Gynaecology at Apollo Spectrum Hospital, says that breastfeeding does not reduce the risk of many diseases for a long time.