Reasons to Breastfeed
Unique to Your Baby's Needs
The thick first milk is very rich in nutrients and includes antibodies to protect your baby from infections. As the baby grows, the milk changes to provide the essential nutrients to ensure healthy growth.
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Easy to Digest
Breastfeeding is easily digestible for the baby. Since formula is made from cow's milk, it will take time for babies' stomachs to adjust to being able to digest it.
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Fights Disease
The hormones, cells, and antibodies in breastmilk protect babies from disease.
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Saves Money
Not only do formula and feeding supplies cost money, but also breastfed babies may be sick less often, lowering health costs.
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Strengthens Mother-Baby Bond
Both mom and baby benefit from the closeness. Newborns feel secure and moms oxytocin levels boost.
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Saves Lives
If 90% of families breastfed for 6 months, nearly 1,000 deaths among infants could be prevented.
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Learn more reasons: https://www.womenshealth.gov/
Breastfeeding & Work
Tips from the BumpTips include:
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Articles from La Leche LeagueLa Leche League's "mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother." They have created a long list of articles to help mothers when returning to work.
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