Practice
Breast-feeding
Nursing an infant to provide natural immunity, brain-supporting fats, and bonding.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 77/100Tap to see the breakdown
👶 Safe for children?
This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Some infants need supplementation or alternate feeding for medical reasons — follow your pediatrician's guidance.
🌱 What it is
Breast-feeding is the practice of nursing an infant directly, providing tailored nutrition and antibodies.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Provides natural antibodies to the infant
- Supplies DHA to support brain development
- May help lower risk of certain allergies and illnesses
- Supports bonding between parent and baby
🥄 How to use it
Nurse the baby exclusively, if possible and medically appropriate, for about the first six months, continuing alongside solid foods after that as recommended by a pediatrician.
How much: On-demand feeding as recommended by a pediatrician; exclusive nursing for about six months where appropriate.
Why it works: Breast milk provides maternal antibodies, DHA to support brain development, and other nutrients that may help lower the risk of certain allergies and infections in infancy.
⚠️ Cautions
- Discuss any maternal medications, substance use, or infections with a doctor before nursing.
- Some infants need supplementation or alternate feeding for medical reasons — follow your pediatrician's guidance.
- Watch for signs of inadequate feeding (poor weight gain) and consult a doctor promptly if noticed.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Be encouraged: the same hands that made you are able to restore you. Rest in that hope.
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