Benefits of breastfeeding

How your baby benefits from breastfeeding

• Breast milk gives your baby all the nourishment they need for the first 6 months of life.
• Breast milk is easier to digest than formula.
• Breast milk lowers your baby’s risk for many types of illnesses, such as ear infections, diarrhea, asthma and diabetes, to name a few.
• Breast milk reduces the risk of obesity later in infancy and during childhood.
• Breast milk reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

How you benefit from breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding supports and strengthens your bond with your baby.
• It helps your body recover from the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth.
• It lowers your risk of developing certain health problems, such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.
• Breastfeeding may make it easier to lose pregnancy weight.
• Breastmilk is easier to prepare than a bottle.