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A foetus does not breathe inside its mother's womb. The first cry after birth is the first attempt of the baby to breathe. We breathe to take in oxygen. Oxygen is very much essential for the functioning of our body. The foetus receives oxygenated blood directly from the mother through the umbilical cord. (The umbilical cord connects the foetus with the placenta of the uterus of the mother). Hence, the necessity to breathe does not arise. But, after birth, the umbilical cord is severed and the baby is forced to take in the atmospheric air for its survival. The lungs start functioning only after birth. The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in the alveoli of the lungs and the baby starts to breathe.

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Benefits of Breastfeeding

December 11th 2009 19:57

Better Bowel movements:
Babies that are breastfed have far better bowel movements, making diaper changes smell less offensive than those who are formula fed.

Lesser Tooth Decay:

Breast milk carries bacteria fighting cells that help in killing bacteria that cause tooth decay. Bottle fed babies may grow up with more dental problems than their breastfed counterparts.

Fine speech development:
Insufficient suckling may intervene with oral motor development, leading to oral motor disorder. If baby is put on bottle too early there are chances of speech problems later in life. It may also have adverse affect on the functions of breathing, chewing or swallowing.

Natural Pain reliever

Breast milk comprises chemicals that repress pain.

Lessens chances of obesity in later life

The babies who have been breastfed have lesser chances of battling obesity as adults that those that have been bottle-fed.

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