The latest news in yet another health benefit that is offered from breast feeding an infant – for the infant, that is – is a reduction in anxiety for the child right on through their kid career, in most cases. 

The calming effects that breast feeding seem to have on infants seem to be more long lasting than initially thought.  It was thought that the relaxing effects on a baby only were temporary, as in for the day, night, or whatever, so the baby would sleep soundly through the night and be a generally calm, relaxed baby. 

Yet, years after children stop being breast fed, these breast fed kids are showing better capabilities in dealing with stressful situations than kids who were fed formula from a bottle.  Why is this?  Well, breast milk is filled with nutrients that a baby cannot get from a bottle (formula). 

It contains hormones and antibodies that go from mother to child.  Research has shown breast feeding increases a baby’s resistance to sickness and now it is also showing a capability of increasing stress management and anxiety in children as well.  This is another reason now why breast feeding comes so highly recommended for new moms.  Not only is it overall the most beneficial way to feed a child, but it is also cheap!

 

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