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Why Breastfeed?

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Why Breastfeed

Breastfeeding is as old as the hills. It is tried and true. It is, hands down, one of Nature’s greatest inventions. But inquiring minds want to know: What exactly makes this practice so compelling? Why should I go to the trouble? Will my baby be able to tell the difference? Aaaah. Let us fill in the blanks.

Breastfeeding Benefits for Parent and Child

For Baby

  • Provides naturally organic nourishment
  • Automatically adapts to baby’s changing needs
  • Immunizes and protects against infections
  • Stimulates gut flora and improves feeding tolerance
  • Promotes brain development and visual activity
  • Contains essential fatty acids DHA and ARA
  • Increases Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

Reduces the risk of:

  • Childhood obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohns disease
  • Respiratory and ear infections
  • Diarrhea


For Mom

  • Accelerates post-pregnancy weight loss
  • Provides 24/7 feeding readiness
  • Imparts feelings of tranquility
  • Delays postpartum onset of menstrual cycle

Reduces the risk of:

  • Breast cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Osteoporosis
  • Atherosclerosis


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