Question
I went to the hospital at 32 weeks pregnant because of skin itching, and the doctor told me I had cholestasis of pregnancy and advised me to breastfeed. What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Answer
Breast milk, especially colostrum, contains over 300 effective substances that cannot be matched by any formula milk on the market. The nutritional components in breast milk are rich and beneficial for the healthy growth of infants. When an infant suckles their mother’s breast, they first come into contact with the aerobic bacteria on the nipple, followed by the anaerobic bacteria in the milk ducts, a process that is crucial for promoting the maturation of the immune system.