The Benefits of Breastfeeding

The composition of breast milk offers many benefits that kick starts your
childs life in a healthy direction.
For the baby:
Strengthens immune system with antibodies that cannot be found in
formula
Lowers risk of obesity, diabetes, asthma, and lower respiratory tract
infections
Promotes brain development and prepares child for learning
Helps prevent development of allergies
Lowers risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and lowers in-
fant mortality rate
For more For the mother:
information/
support Lowers risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and postpartum depres-
sion

Please contact : Helps close uterus and decrease bleeding after birth
Promotes bone density

Optimus May help speed up weight loss after birth

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