Breastfeeding
is best for your baby and best for you!
Human
milk contains all the nutrients an infant needs and is more easily
digested than any other infant food.
Breastfeeding
helps safeguard your baby against infection as well as allergies.
Living
substances unique to your milk inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria
and viruses for your baby. These substances are not in any formula.
Putting
your baby to the breast causes the uterus to contract which reduces
the flow of blood after delivery. Nursing helps return the uterus
to shape quicker.
Breastfeeding
promotes your baby's proper development of jaw and facial structure.
Studies
show that mothers who breastfeed are less likely to develop breast
cancer. Breastfeeding also protects against ovarian cancer, urinary
tract infections and osteoporosis.
This
information and more can be found in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding.
This book is a great resource for pregnant or new moms.
