Breastfeeding And Human Milk

Question 1

What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding according to the World Health Organization?

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

True or False: Breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the term used to describe the first milk produced by the mother after giving birth?

Answer 3

Colostrum

Question 4

What percentage of immune cells in human milk come from the mother’s gut?

Answer 4

70%

Question 5

What is the name of the hormone released during breastfeeding that promotes bonding between mother and baby?

Answer 5

Oxytocin

Question 6

How does breastfeeding benefit mother’s physical health?

Answer 6

Natural form of protection against breast and ovarian cancer.

Question 7

How does breastfeeding affect baby’s physical health?

Answer 7

Natural form of protection against a range of illness. Contains antibodies that protect against infection and boost immunity.

Question 8

Why is human milk special?

Answer 8

Human milk is matched to the need of babies – human milk has live constituents - has live microbes - healthy bacteria. Protects baby’s the gut.