Several previous studies have stated that breast milk has a million benefits for the health of the baby's body. Like being able to prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease later when your baby grows up.
In fact, the benefits of breastfeeding don't stop there.
A study reported by redorbit.com states that breast milk can have a positive effect in triggering the production of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.
"Babies are born without bacteria in their intestines. The good news is that breastfeeding can trigger the growth of these good bacteria naturally. Because as we know these bacteria can support the health of their digestive system. So that your baby can avoid various kinds of diseases. related to the digestive system, "said Tine Rask Licht, a health researcher at the National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark.
He further explained that the duration of breastfeeding should be until the baby is 1 year old to create stable digestive health.
"Breast milk was created without a reason. This food can provide optimal health for your baby. Even children who are breastfed since childhood will have a higher immune system than those who are not," he said.