What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for both you and your baby. It strengthens your baby’s immune system and provides optimal nutrients.
You will have a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Benefits for baby:
Breastfeeding may reduce your baby’s risk of some diseases and aid in the development of a healthy immune system, according to research. Breastfed (chestfed) newborns are less likely to develop:
- Diarrhoea, vomiting, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) at birth.
- Pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and whooping cough are examples of respiratory infections.
- Infections of the ears.
- Meningitis caused by bacteria.
- Asthma.
- Infant mortality and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Obesity in children is a growing problem.
- Eczema.
- Diabetes type II.
- Leukaemia in children.
- Cavities as well as orthodontic issues.
- Gluten intolerance with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).