For you:

• Lowers risk for postpartum depression if breastfeeding is going well and you have proper support

• Lowers risk for cancers such as breast, ovarian and thyroid

• Lowers risk for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol

• Breastfeeding produces oxytocin which supports quicker recovery from childbirth

• Increases physical and emotional bonding between you and baby

• Establishes trust between you and baby

• Breastfeeding is free and convenient!

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For baby:

• Lowers risk for many diseases such as - 

  • Respiratory infections such as pneumonia, RSV, and whooping cough

  • Diarrhea, vomiting and preterm necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

  • Ear infections

  • Bacterial meningitis

  • Asthma

  • SIDS

  • Childhood obesity

  • Eczema

  • Type II Diabetes (later in life)

  • Leukemia (in childhood)

  • Cavities and future orthodontic problems

  • Celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)​

• Breastfed infants have a lower hospitalization rate and fewer visits to the pediatrician

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Addtional benefits:

• Promotes healthy weight gain

• Easy to digest 

• Contains antibodies that protect against infection and boost immunity

• Has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, protein and vitamins for baby's development 

• Composition of breastmilk changes to meet your baby's nutritional needs over time

• Contains substances that naturally soothe baby 

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