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Human Milk in the Modern World
Derrick Brian JelliffeE. F. Patrice Jelliffe
其他書名
Psychosocial, Nutritional, and Economic Significance
出版Oxford University Press, 1978
主題Cooking / GeneralFamily & Relationships / Life Stages / Infants & ToddlersHealth & Fitness / Breastfeeding
ISBN01926491919780192649195
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=0aYLAQAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Abstract: Human milk is biologically unique, and has over 100 constituents. The breast is also unique in that it is inactive unless stimulated by pregnancy. Milk composition varies during lactation and with maternal nutrition. Breast milk can provide protection from disease, infection, allergies and possibly malocclusion. Hazards of breast feeding may come from chemical toxicants, antibiotics, smoking, alcohol, pesticides and particularly heroin. Breast feeding has a contraceptive effect which gradually declines with lactation time. Economically, breast feeding is unsurpassed and in developing nations is essential. Emotional importance of breast feeding is very great, both to mother and infant. It is this aspect that varies most culturally.