Breastfeeding Prevent Child So Liar

Fatty acid content in breast milk important for brain development.

A study found other benefits of mother's milk provides newborns. Infants who were breastfed for at least four months early in life prevent the baby from bad behavior in the future. 

Oxford University scientists examined the health and behavior of almost 10,000 mothers and their children for five years. 

The study found, children who were breastfed for four months or more have a calmer behavior. Breast-fed babies also socialize better with other children at the age of five years. 

Behavioral problems that often occur in babies fed infant formula (bottle) in the study include hyperactivity, anxiety and restlessness, and the trend of stealing and lying. 

However, 30 percent of babies who drank milk also still might have a bad temperament. The researchers estimate, there are other factors that also affect children's behavior such as time spent with their parents at home. 

Mary Quigley public health expert who led the study, stating the reasons. "Could be, breast milk nutrients such as fatty acids increase the growth of brain cells," he said as quoted by The Sun. 

Quigley added, although not yet know the exact benefits of breastfeeding, he estimates that breast milk is not only a physical effect on the baby. But it is also closely associated with long-term mental health. To learn more, need no further research on the relationship of breastfeeding to the child's behavior. 

Quigley said the necessary support to the mother during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is known to prevent infection, and reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma and eczema. The process of breastfeeding also form a bond between mother and child. 

In Indonesia, the Ministry of Health called for the woman who gave birth to breastfeed their babies for at least six months and continued up to two years. But for various reasons such as work or lack of breastfeeding, many mothers who breastfeed exclusively for three months. Afterwards, they combine breastfeeding with formula milk.

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