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Benefits of breastfeeding

<<Benefits of breastfeeding (for babies)<<
<<Breastfeeding can help protect babies against some short- and long-term illnesses and diseases.<<
<<Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ear infections and stomach bugs.<<
<<Breastfed babies score higher in IQ tests and has less incidence of ADHD & Autism.<<
<<Builds a special bond The closeness and comfort of breastfeeding helps bonding with baby. It is one of the many things to build a secure and loving relationship.<<
<<Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in breast milk, helps support proper brain development.<<

<<Breastfeeding can reduce the mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.<<
<<Reducing her risk of developing osteoporosis.<<
<<breastfeeding increase gut absorption of calcium, decrease calcium losses in urine.  Women who nurse for a prolonged time have higher osteocalcin levels, which is a hormone that helps build new bone.<<
<<Producing oxytocin, which helps contract the uterus back to its prepregnancy size<<
<<Burning calories and using mom’s fat stores for her breast milk so maintain weight.<<
<<Lowering her chance of developing postpartum depression, since breastfeeding enables pregnancy hormones to decrease slowly, instead of abruptly<<
<<Saving money, since breastfeeding is free!<<

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