- Build immunities.
Breast milk decreases the incidence and/or severity of many infectious diseases. - Lose weight.
Breastfeeding burns an average of 500 calories a day, so the pounds melt away faster than that pint of Ben & Jerry’s you’re enjoying. - Bond with baby.
Bonding over a bottle works too, especially for daddy, but the intimacy of nursing is unequaled. - Reduce risk of SIDS.
Post-neonatal mortality rates in the United States are 21 percent lower in breastfed infants. - Fight cancer.
Breastfeeding decreases your risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Mothers who breastfeed also have a reduced risk of osteoporosis later in life. - Save money.
Formula costs around $150 per month, so start a college savings plan for your little one (or buy a new dress!) with the money you save by breastfeeding. - Keep it simple.
No bottles and no warmer necessary means you’re ready to feed your baby any time, any place. (If you’re concerned about privacy, consider a nursing cover.) - Start smart.
Studies propose breastfed infants have higher IQs. - Save time.
Who wants to wash bottles when you could be playing with your newborn or taking a nap? - Play it safe.
Research is continually revealing more benefits of breastfeeding. Recent studies suggest breastfed babies may have less risk of obesity and lower cholesterol levels as adults.
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