Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is nutritionally superior and provides many physical and emotional advantages to the baby, as well as benefits to the mother. By preventing many illnesses and diseases, breastmilk is beneficial to all babies, but critical to the premature baby. Below are some of the benefits for both mom and baby.

Good for Moms

• Saves money in formula and healthcare costs
• Saves time with no bottles to prepare
• Burns calories, which helps moms return to pre-pregnancy weight faster
• Releases hormones that promote relaxation and bonding
• Makes traveling easier
• Makes diapers have less odor
• Reduces moms’ risk for cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis
• Helps the mother’s uterus return to its pre-pregnant state
• Helps prevent excessive bleeding following birth
• Provides a special gift to baby that only their mother can provide

Good for Babies

• Made by nature to meet babies’ nutritional needs
• Lowers incidence of infections, diarrhea and hospitalizations
• Reduces risk of allergic reactions and asthma
• Reduces risk of SIDS
• Reduces risk of childhood cancers
• Provides baby with the most easily digested food and reduces constipation
• Promotes healthy growth and development
• Reduces risk of obesity & diabetes
• Promotes straighter teeth with better oral development
• Transmits mother’s immunities to baby

Read more about the benefits of human milk and breastfeeding by visiting: Why Breastfeeding is Important?