Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom & The Baby

•Less time preparing bottles, cleaning them after use, and sterilizing them means more time to spend with your baby. It also means more sleep for you because you don’t have to stumble out of bed to prepare a bottle for the middle of the night feedings.•According to Womenshealth.gov, there is a link between breastfeeding and a lower incidence of several diseases in women, including Type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

•Breastfeeding may also reduce the risk of developing postpartum depression, as the skin-to-skin contact can help increase the bond between you and your baby.

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Your Baby:
•Colostrum, the first milk that comes in during late pregnancy and right after the birth of your baby, is often referred to as “liquid gold” because it contains all the nutrients your baby needs, as well as antibodies that may help protect your baby against illness.

•Breastfeeding may help reduce the risk of gas, bloating, and fussiness caused by an upset stomach because breast milk is much easier for a newborn to digest than cow’s milk.

•Overall, babies who are breastfed have a lower incidence of respiratory infections and ear infections. Preliminary research indicates that breastfeeding may also help prevent Type 1 diabetes and childhood leukemia.

Source: Dr. Sonia