Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed

Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed

  • Breast milk is easily digested by your baby.
  • Breast milk is perfect nutrition for your baby.
  • Breastfed babies have fewer childhood illnesses, ear infections and allergies.
  • Breast milk benefits the baby's immune system.
  • Milk is always available at the right temperature as well as fresh, clean and safe.
  • Breastfeeding is relaxing to the mother and baby.
  • Breastfed babies exhibit good oral development.
  • Breast milk does not cost anything.
  • Breastfeeding creates a close bond between mother and baby.
  • Breastfeeding offers many advantages to the mother such as reduced risks for breast cancer and osteoporosis.

 

 

 

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