Co-Sleeping

Co-Sleeping

Co-Sleeping

The problem of co-sleeping has long been hotly debated among parents, pediatricians and psychologists. Opponents and supporters sleep in bed with the baby cause a lot of arguments in its favor, but a clear view on most issues relating to the upbringing of children does not exist. Nevertheless, the facts and comments given by experts and parents make us think and perhaps help to make your own decision (McKenna, 1997).

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding has many benefits for the mother's health as well. Not only does it lower the mothers risks of Breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and postpartum depression it also helps the mother with weight loss after the baby. Breastfeeding also help with the mothers mental health because when you breastfeed it releases a hormone called oxytocin which lets down the milk but also helps mother relax and calm down. Other Benefits to breastfeeding is the overall good it does for the environment and people around us. Breastfeeding reduces the waste such as bottles, cleansers and other tools we use when we formula or bottle feed out babies (McKenna, 2012).

Breastfeeding and Bed-Sharing

Co sleeping is an increasingly common practice in our society. It is very comfortable when nursing a little and for many families the option is more enjoyable. Research has shown that co-sleeping promotes links that regulates sleep patterns of mother and baby. It plays an important role in helping the mother to be more responsive to the needs of your baby, and gives more opportunity both a good rest.  Benefits of breastfeeding associated with co-sleeping are following:

Immune protection: Infants who bed share with their mothers' breastfeed more often. Breastfeeding provides protective immunity extra, between 3 and 6 months when the baby's immune system is at its most sensitive and the risk of sudden death is greater. 

Prolactin increases during night shots: Babies who sleep with their mothers show patterns of sound sleep during suckling.  The suction improves the amount of oxygen in the blood of premature babies.  Greater cardio respiratory development in babies is longer in contact of chest with their mothers (Montgomery, 1997). 

Temperature control: Body temperature and shared sleep helps regulate breathing. In this way the cooling depresses breathing. 

Harmony in breathing: The baby gets used to the rhythm of the breath of the mother. After birth, the mother continues to function as a pacemaker for breathing reminding the baby has to breathe. 

Mutual awareness: Breast-feeding mothers and babies who bed share have more sound sleep and unpeaceful sleep less. The sensitivity of mother to child is increased during sound sleep. 

When a mother breastfeeds her infant she will experience self-esteem in her maternal role and it will help her off to a good start in adapting to motherhood. The bond a mother feels with her child while breastfeeding is like no other. She is able to spend more time with her infant and the closeness and time together is a great thing for mother and baby adjusting to a whole new life together (Hoey, 1997). Breastfeeding decreases the chance of the mother having post partum depression or ...