Breastfeeding Benefits

This page will cover some of the many benefits breastfeeding offers to both mother and baby.

• Breastfeeding helps create a bond between baby and mom.

• When a woman breastfeeds, her body releases a hormone that gives her a feeling of relaxation, exactly what a nervous new mom needs!

• Breastmilk is the perfect food for baby. It even changes in composition as your baby's nutritional needs change!

• Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from ear infections, asthma, obesity, constipation and colic.

• Breastfed babies spit up less, since they tend to swallow less air when nursing.

• Breastmilk is always the right temperature. No mixing formula or warming bottles in the middle of the night!

• Breastmilk is FREE!

• Moms who breastfeed may reduce the risk of some kinds of female cancers and osteoporosis.

• Breastmilk contains a natural laxative that helps keep babies from becoming constipated.

• Breastmilk does not stain clothes like formula does.

• Breastfeeding immediately after giving birth may reduce postpartum bleeding by contracting the muscles of the uterus.

• Breastfed babies' stools don't smell.

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