Breastfeeding Support

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From 16 weeks of pregnancy, the mother's breasts begin to produce colostrum. This first mother's milk plays an essential role in developing the immune system, thanks to the white blood cells that neutralize bacteria and viruses. It helps protect the immature stomach and respiratory system and prevent health complications, particularly for premature babies. 

 Within 4 to 6 weeks of a baby's premature birth, the mother produces milk specially designed for the baby's greater needs. This breast milk has higher concentrations of calories, fat, protein, sodium, potassium, iron and magnesium. And that's not all: breast milk alone contains all the nutrients needed for a baby's growth up to 6 months.

 Breastfeeding, whether by offering breast milk or expressing breast milk with a breast pump, plays a decisive role in developing the attachment bond between mother and baby. Breastfeeding generates a strong sense of trust and contributes to adequately developing those parts of the brain linked to emotional and social functions and the child's long-term psychological health.