Reasons to Breastfeed...
There are many reasons that women decide that Breast is best - and here are some of them
General reasons
• Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mother and baby
• Breastfeeding satisfies baby's emotional needs
• Breast milk provides perfect infant nutrition
• Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with bacteria
• Breast milk is free
• Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer package than formula milk does
• Breast milk is always the right temperature
• Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilliser for baby
• Breastfeeding is easier than using formula
• Breast milk tastes better than formula
• Breast milk is more digestible than formula
• Much nicer nappy changes
• The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it for at least six months
How breastfeeding helps Mothers
• Baby's suckling helps shrink mother's uterus after childbirth
• Baby's suckling helps prevent post-partum haemorrhage in mothers
• Nursing helps mothers lose weight after baby is born
• Self confidence booster for mother
• A breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers
• Breastfeeding may help with spacing out pregnancies
• Breastfeeding helps lower the risk of breast cancer
• Long term breastfeeding may help against osteoporosis
How breastfeeding helps babies
• Breastfed babies are healthier over-all
• Helps clear the baby's gut of meconium
• Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby's immune system
• Breastfed babies are less likely to have allergies
• Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease (intestinal disorder)
• Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma
• Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis
• Babies who are breastfed for over six months are less likely to develop type 1 diabetes
• Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections
• Breastfed babies are less likely to obese adults
• Breastfeeding protects against ear infections (glue ear)
• Breastfeeding makes babies brighter!