Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby

1. Breast Milk Provides Ideal Nutrition for Babies 2. Breast Milk Contains Important Antibodies 3. Breastfeeding May Reduce Disease Risk • Middle ear infections • Respiratory tract infections • Colds and infections • Gut infections • Intestinal tissue damage • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) • Allergic diseases • Celiac disease • Inflammatory bowel disease • Diabetes • Childhood leukemia 4. Breast Milk Promotes a Healthy Weight 5. Breastfeeding May Make Children Smarter 6. Breastfeeding May Help You Lose Weight 7. Breastfeeding Helps the Uterus Contract 8. Mothers Who Breastfeed Have a Lower Risk of Depression 9. Breastfeeding Reduces Your Disease Risk 10. Breastfeeding May Prevent Menstruation 11. It Also Saves Time and Money ?