Breastfeeding Benefits

• lessens the occurrence of childhood illnesses such as diarrhea.
• is convenient since breast milk is always available and does not require preparation or storage.
• provides an infant with the proper balance of nutrients required for nutrients required for growth and development.
• strengthens the baby’s immune system because it has antibodies that help protect infant from certain infections such as ear and respiratory infections.
• helps both mother and infant can benefit psychologically through this close and warm interaction

disadvantages for the baby in breastfeeding occur when things are not going well, for example, if there's an inadequate supply of breast milk or an inefficient suck reflex in the baby. However, it is unusual for a mother not to produce enough milk for her baby unless she is not breastfeeding correctly or frequently enough. The disadvantages that most commonly arise involve the rest of the family. Siblings and dad often feel "left out" of baby care since mom is the only one who can do the nursing. However, other family members can be involved in helping with different aspects of the baby's care, and this gives them a valuable feeling of importance and allows mom a chance to rest.

Apgar Scale

The Apgar score is a reliable assessment of a newborn baby’s physical condition, used by caregivers to assess whether a newborn needs medical support. A score between seven and ten is considered normal, four to seven means the baby may require some medical support to help regulate breathing, and a score of three or below means the baby requires immediate resuscitation. Apgar scores are recorded at birth and at 5 minutes of age.