Breastmilk Is Safer Than Infant Formula To Feed Premature Babies

A premature baby's underdeveloped immune and digestive systems may reject complex babies formulas containing artificial chemicals

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - Breastfeeding is a practice that goes back to the beginning of time and�provides benefits�for both the nursing mother and the child. Antibodies found in breast milk may protect children from sickness, and lower the risk of certain types of cancer. Breastfeeding may also lower the risk of necrotizing endocarditis (NEC), a horrible intestinal disease that affects babies that are born prematurely and force-fed baby formula. Parents of children that have developed NEC after being born prematurely and given the baby formulas Enfamil and Similac have filed NEC baby formula lawsuits as their children have either died from the condition or are experiencing developmental difficulties. Children born prematurely and given breastmilk pumped from the mother have a much better chance of surviving and thriving than those given baby formula. Reducing the incidences of breast and ovarian cancer are two huge benefits that mothers may receive from the practice of breastfeeding.�Medical experts at the Cleveland Clinic include minimizing cases of preterm necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) as another benefit of breastmilk. The following are some of the additional benefits for both mother and the child; "Stronger immune systems, less diarrhea, and constipation, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux, and preterm necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), fewer colds and respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and whooping cough, fewer ear infections," and many more benefits that one would expect in a child in overall excellent health according to Cleveland Clinic. Children that are breastfed normally grow up to be healthier, stronger, have better teeth, stronger immune systems, etc. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of certain diseases for mothers like reducing stress and anxiety and promoting calmness, increasing confidence and self-esteem. Moreover, breastfeeding creates an emotional bond between the mother and child.

Babies born prematurely may develop intestinal difficulties when given Enfamil and Similac infant formula instead of pumped breastmilk. Children born prematurely may not have the digestive system that can handle the chemically complex and artificial ingredients in infant formulas, leading to NEC. The Cleveland Clinic (CC) explains that NEC is a condition found in prematurely born infants that causes the intestinal tissue to die and possibly leave a hole in the intestines where bile, acids, and cause a life-threatening infection in the infant whose underdeveloped immune system cannot fight off. "Bacteria can leak into the abdomen (belly) or bloodstream through the hole. NEC usually develops within two to six weeks after birth. In some infants, NEC is mild. Others experience severe, life-threatening symptoms," according to the CC. The Clinic tells readers that doctors do not know what causes NEC but do know premature babies have a weaker immune and digestive system, conditions that may prevent absorption of vitamins and minerals from artificial baby formula. Parents of premature babies that have developed NEC should secure the hospital's medical records and contact a NEC formula lawyer for a free consultation.

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