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There are lots of benefits from breastfeeding for both the baby and for the mother. The following is a list of benefits:

Benefits for the Baby

  • It gives a strong boost to a child’s overall immune system.
  • Breastfeeding decreases the risk of illnesses such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and ear and throat infections.
  • Breast milk has the perfect mixture of proteins, fats and other nutrients required for a baby’s healthy growth.
  • It decreases the risk of asthma or allergies later in life.
  • It decreases stomach problems like constipation and colic.
  • It contains antibodies which help your baby fight against viruses and bacteria.
  • It reduces the risk of throat infections, which are caused by poor bottle-feeding hygiene.
  • It decreases the risk of obesity both in childhood and later in life.
  • It creates a strong bond between mom and baby.
  • It decreases the risk of malnutrition as it provides all the nutrients a baby needs for good health.
  • It decreases the child’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
  • It increases the child’s IQ score (according to some studies).
  • It helps children to become more mature and assertive and gives them a sense of security later in life.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Benefits for the Mom

  • It naturally burns up to 500 calories a day, which helps significantly in losing pregnancy weight.
  • Breastfeeding appears to reduce the mother’s risk of developing osteoporosis in later years.
  • It can act as a form of birth control.
  • It decreases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
  • It accelerates post-delivery recovery.
  • It helps control post-delivery blood loss.
  • It helps the mother’s uterus to quickly contract to its pre-pregnancy size.
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