Rene Herrera

Breastfeeding benefits

• Stronger immune system
• Fewer ear infections
• Fewer colds & viruses
• Fewer tummy aches
• Fewer allergies
• Less diaper rash & eczema
• Less diarrhea & constipation
• Less spitting up & vomiting
• Less likely to die of SIDS
• Fewer respiratory tract infections
• Faster recovery of illnesses
• Fewer illnesses, doctor visits, and hospitalizations

• The perfect food for babies
• Contains all necessary nutrients
• Easier to digest than formula
• Breast milk changes as baby grows
• Premature babies do better
• Helps baby's brain develop
• Breastfed children have higher IQs
• Reduces risk of obesity
• Reduces risk of diabetes
• Reduces risk of childhood cancers
• Reduces risk of asthma
• Reduces risk of gastrointestinal infections
• Stronger and straighter teeth

• Creates a strong mother and child bond
• Easier to comfort baby when hurt or ill
• Satisfies baby's need for closeness and security

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• Aids in natural weight loss
• Reduces risk of breast cancer
• Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
• Reduces risk of cervical cancer
• Reduces risk of osteoporosis
• Helps uterus return to its normal size sooner
• Less postpartum bleeding
• Less risk of pregnancy
• Makes nighttime feeding easier

• Ensures close physical contact
• Relaxes the mother
• Able to comfort baby quickly
• Able to get more rest
• Increases self-confidence

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• Saves time, energy, and money-it's free!
• No bottles to prepare-especially in the middle of the night.
• No baby food needed for the first 6 months
• Always available, warm fresh, and sterile
• Breast milk doesn't stain
• Baby's spit up & stools have less odor
• Baby has softer skin and a sweeter smell
• Fewer doctor bills
• Less missed days of work

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• Good for environment-it conserves energy and produces less solid waste
• Cuts down on national health care costs
• Contribute to a more productive workforce
• Creates a stronger and healthier society