Benefits of breastfeeding last a lifetime
Breastfeeding is a skill and may take time to learn.
Best for babies
Breastfeeding:
- is human milk for human babies
- helps to prevent constipation
- helps to protect against childhood diabetes and childhood obesity
- helps to protect against ear, chest and stomach infections
- helps to protect against allergies and asthma
- helps to protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- helps to prevent tooth decay
- may lead to smarter children
Best for mothers
Breastfeeding:
- promotes closeness and bonding of mother and baby
- helps the uterus to return to its normal size after birth
- helps to control bleeding after birth
- helps to protect against breast cancer and ovarian cancer
- helps to keep bones strong
- helps with weight loss after birth
Best for families
Breastfeeding:
- saves money
- saves time - breast milk is always fresh and ready
- does not produce any garbage
Turn on your sound and press play to hear delightful tunes highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. They are recorded by Moxy Früvous and provided compliments of INFACT Canada.
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Last updated January 2009