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Breastfeeding helps shrink mother's uterus back to normal size after childbirth.
Breastfeeding is associated with lower rates of breast & ovarian and other types of cancer.
Breastfeeding promotes bonding between mother and baby, in order to breastfeed your baby should be held close to your body. Allowing your child to look at you closer and feel your warmth.
Breastfed babies are protected from a number of illnesses due to cells in breast milk that kill bacteria, viruses etc.
Formula feeding may increase risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Breast milk is free unlike expensive baby formula.
Breast milk is ready to drink no need to prepare.
A hormone called oxytocin is released each time a mother breastfeeds. Which helps the mother relax.
Breast milk is easier to digest by your baby than formula.
Breast milk helps you get back in shape faster.
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