Benefits of Breastfeeding
For you
Reduced risk of:- There is a reduced risk of ovarian and breast cancer, osteoporosis in later life, heart disease and postnatal depression.
- Bonding with your baby is enhanced as there is a better opportunity for skin to skin contact as you enjoy your special time together.
- Breastfeeding forces you to rest therefore aiding recovery especially important after a Caesarean Section. Breastfeeding contracts your womb therefore regains your pre- pregnancy state quicker.
- Breastfeeding is safe, hygienic and sterile, there is no risk of contamination. It is always at the correct temperature, is custom made and readily on tap 24/7.
- There is no sterilising or cost of equipment and when out and about you can literally take 'nappies and go'.
- There is no wastage of milk and best of all it's free!!
For your baby
- There are many proven health benefits including less asthma, diabetes, obesity, ear infections, colic and wind and less babies die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Breastfed babies tend to have a higher IQ in later life and a more efficient immune system due to the protective qualities of breast milk.
- They have better mouth formation and therefore better speech development especially if they are not used to a pacifier.
