While the new study touts big heart health benefits associated with breastfeeding, experts from the American Heart Association say there are other important ways to give baby the best heart-healthy start.
published by the AHA shows that babies who breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood at 3 years of age than children who never had breast milk.
“We know that cardiovascular disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, can start in childhood, so giving a baby breast milk even for a few days in infancy is a good start to a heart-healthy life,” Avila adds.“Having a newborn can be a stressful time for any parent, and not being able to breastfeed your baby or having a fussy baby who doesn’t want to breastfeed could add to [that], so know you have options.
“Along with eating right, staying active and managing blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and other health conditions, real health includes keeping both your body and your mind fit. Make sure you practice self-care and ask for help from your partner, family or other support groups. Enjoy this special time in your family’s life because it really does go back quickly.”
Outside of staying heart-healthy, Avila recommends that parents looking to take advantage of these heart-health benefits for baby try pumping and bottle-feeding baby or using donated breast milk. Outside of breast milk, Avila recommends iron-fortified infant formula. Whatever you choose, just remember that fed is best and only you get to decide what is right for baby. If you are interested in breastfeeding but are struggling to make it work, check out thesePlease note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
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