Advantages of Breastfeeding
- Breast milk is the most nutritious food for your baby.
- Enhances optimal growth for brain and body development.
- Easily digested by your baby’s immature digestive system.
- Contains unique proteins and fats required to stimulate brain development.
- Contains antibodies which protect and create immunity against gastrointestinal, respiratory and ear infections.
- Prevents constipation.
- Less colic and diarrhoea.
- Lower risk of allergies such as eczema and asthma.
- Less obesity in later life.
- Promotes good jaw and teeth development.
- Enhances bonding, skin to skin and eye contact with mother.
- Exposes baby to different food tastes through milk.
- Provides a constant and safe supply of milk.
- Always the correct temperature.