Normal Breastfeeding: Physiology, Benefits, and Maternal-Infant Bonding
1. Introduction Normal breastfeeding is a complex, biologically orchestrated process that provides optimal nutrition, immunological protection, and deep psychological bonding for the developing infant. It represents the natural physiological continuation of the reproductive cycle following pregnancy and childbirth. The mammary glands, which develop and mature throughout gestation, transition seamlessly into producing a highly specialized, living … Read more