Advantages of Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life. Breastmilk is nutritionally perfect, easily digested, and always at the right temperature. It’s free and readily available whenever and wherever needed.
Breastfeeding builds a strong emotional bond between mother and baby.
Infant
Breastfeeding builds a strong emotional bond between mother and baby.
Infant
- Less GI, chest and ear infections
- Less hospitalization
- Less constipation
- Protects against obesity and NIDDM
- Less eczema and wheezing
- Protects against SIDS
- Protects preterm infants against NEC
- Protects agains breast and ovarian cancer
- Faster weight loss
- Reduce risk of PPH
- Delays fertility