Why Breast Feed?
There are many benefits of breast feeding as listed below:
- Packed with nutrients which is perfectly balanced
- Easily digested and absorped
- No need preparation time
- Contains antibodies to improve the baby’s immune system. This protects your baby from respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear infections.
- Protects your baby from developing food or respiratory allergies
- Helps mother loose the weight gained during pregnancy
- Helps increase the bond between mother and child
- Releases oxytocin hormone in the mother which is a feel good hormone and reduces the risk of bleeding post partum.
- Increases your baby’s intelligence as breast milk contains fatty acid which is essential for brain development
- Protects preemies from developing high blood pressure and infections
- Reduces your risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer
- Best of all it is free of charge!
You need to breast feed for at least 6 months after delivery to get the full benefits mentioned above.
