The benefits
of breastfeeding for a mother and her baby are not just measured in health terms, but in the pride a mum feels when she looks
at her healthy, growing breastfed baby. The Department of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
You and your baby will continue to reap the benefits even after the introduction of solid foods into your babies diet.
Any amount of breastfeeding will have a positive impact on your baby’s health and development.
Just one day of breastfeeding makes a difference to a baby's health by stabilising their blood sugars, protecting
their gut and providing natural antibodies against disease.
Thank GOODNESS for breastfeeding:
Benefits for baby
Breastmilk gives your baby all the nutrients she needs
Breastmilk is easy for your baby to digest
Breastfeeding
helps protect your baby from ear, tummy and urinary infections by passing on the mother's antibodies
Breastfeeding helps mother and baby to bond both physically and emotionally
Breastfed babies are less likely to develop childhood diabetes or become obese in later
life
Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from asthma or eczema
Breastmilk is available at all times, and is warm, clean and free
Breastfed babies benefit from improved neurological and cognitive development
Benefits for Mum
Breasfeeding mothers have a reduced
risk of developing ovarian and breast cancers
Breastfeeding mothers are less likely to suffer from weak bones in later
life
Breastfeeding helps the uterus to contract faster
Breastfeeding can help delay the return of your periods
Breastfeeding
uses up at least 500 calories every day
Breastfeeding gives you a special intimate time with your baby
Breastfeeding
gives you and your baby time to get to know each other
As well as getting you and your baby off to the best possible start, you are also helping the environment too:-
Breastmilk does not need to be warmed up, no kettles to boil
Breastmilk does not need to be packaged
or labelled
Breastmilk does not need to be transported miles to reach the consumer
You can do something
amazing for your baby, give breastmilk.
