What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

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).