On the occasion of the World Breastfeeding WeekThe maternity ward at the Saint-Martin hospital organized a “Breastfeeding Tea”. about twenty couples, parents and babies, participated in this exchange session dedicated to the benefits of breastfeeding, particularly for women's health.
Among its benefits, breastfeeding plays a protective role against breast cancer“If women breastfeed more than twelve months, the risk decreases by 4,3% throughout their entire lives,” he explains Naomie Saint-Charles, midwife at the maternity ward. Indeed, breastfeeding would contribute to modify the structure of breast cells, what would reduce the tissue's vulnerability to carcinogenic risksA preventive factor that However, this does not replace a healthy lifestyle..
For babies, Breast milk promotes the immune system. and also reduces the child's vulnerability to certain infections throughout their life.World Health Organization recommends un exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life.
Accompany without guilt
Pain, difficulty sucking, or insufficient weight gain in babies: several issues were addressed during this meeting, organized in the presence of Thibault Lemoine, an osteopath specializing in pediatrics and perinatal care. “Breastfeeding is full of taboos,” he laments. “It’s often said that pain is normal at the beginning: The pain is not normal.“,” the specialist assures, encouraging mothers to seek support from professionals.
Beyond practical advice on breastfeeding positions, this meeting aimed to to support and reassure parents in their choices. “Everyone decides whether they want to breastfeed or not, and for how long. Our job is to support people", the practitioner points out.
The event also marks the Workshops to prepare for childbirth and parenthood will resume in September., interrupted for a year due to a lack of staff. Organized by the Active Maternity associationThese workshops offer families spaces for discussion and advice to help them experience the arrival of their baby more peacefully. _DR
