Benefits of Breastfeeding

For most babies, breast milk is the healthiest baby food. Breast milk contains antiboies and other substances that help the babies fight off infections. The iron in breast milk comes in a form that is very easy for babies to absorb. Certain chemical in breast milk may be important for optimal brain development. Breast milk contains a lot of different substances that can not be manufactured.

A number of studies have shown that on the whole, breastfed babies are a little smarter than formula-fed babies. It may be that breast milk itself improves brain development.

Breastfeeding can save hours of time every week. It is becuase there are no bottle to wash, no formula to buy, no refrigeration to worry about and no bottle to warm. It is also more convenient if you ever have to travel. Besides, breast feeding costs less.

Breastfeeding can help mothers lose weight after pregnancy because it takes a lot of calories to make milk. Breastfeeding release oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that helps the uterus shrink back to its prepregnancy size.