Benefits of Breastfeeding
THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING ARE NUMEROUS AND WELL KNOWN
Breast milk is without a doubt is the PERFECT FOOD for your baby.
1. It is fresh not dried
2. Digested easily
3. Better tasting
4. Supplied on demand at the perfect temperature - no mixing, no heating
5. It is cheap/free and readily available
6. Safe and clean
7. Gives mothers an emotional bond with baby
Health benefits to baby:
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Better brain development
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Less eczema
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Protection against ear infections
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Better jaw and mouth development
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A reduction in Leukemia, Lymphoma, allergic diseases, Crohns Disease, insulin dependent diabetes.
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There is a decrease incidence and severity of diarrhoea, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, meningitis.
Health benefits to mother
- Reduced risk and increased prevention against:
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Obesity
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Osteoporosis
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Breast cancer
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Ovarian cancer
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Uterine cancer
The time and effort you put into your feeding in the early days will bring just rewards later on.
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