07/12/2025
Immune support:
Breast milk contains antibodies that help protect babies from illnesses like ear and tummy infections.
Tailored nutrition:
Breast milk's composition changes as the baby grows, providing exactly what they need at each stage.
Disease prevention:
Breastfeeding can reduce a baby's risk of obesity and food allergies later in life.
High-IQ potential:
Some studies suggest a link between breastfeeding and higher IQ scores in breastfed children.
Natural development:
Breast milk contains essential enzymes and hormones vital for a baby's growth and development.
For mother
Bonding: Breastfeeding releases oxytocin, a hormone that helps create a stronger emotional bond between mother and baby.
Calorie burn: Mothers can burn approximately 500 calories a day while breastfeeding.
Physical recovery: Breastfeeding helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size.
Other
A learning process:
Both the mother and baby need to learn the skills of breastfeeding together.
Nutritional completeness:
Breast milk provides all the nutrition a baby needs for the first six months of life.
It's love:
Some view breastfeeding as love in its most nourishing form, while others see it as a natural, powerful way to provide comfort and nutrition.
