How breastfeeding benefits your baby.
Breastfeeding is very important and breast milk readily available for your baby and a great source of nutrients. These are the benefits its gives to your baby
- Breastfeeding protects your baby from a long list of illnesses
- Breastfeeding can protect your baby from developing allergies
- Breastfeeding may boost your child’s intelligence
- Breastfeeding may protect your child from obesity
- Breastfeeding may lower your baby’s risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
- Breastfeeding can reduce your stress level and your risk of postpartum depression
- Breastfeeding may reduce your risk of some types of cancer
- Breastfeeding protects your baby from a long list of illnesses
- Numerous studies from around the world have shown that stomach viruses, lower respiratory illnesses, ear infections, and meningitis occur less often in breastfed babies and are less severe when they do happen.
- Exclusive breastfeeding (meaning no solid food, formula, or water) for at least six months seems to offer the most protection.
