Advantages of Breastfeeding
The mother’s milk provides all the nutrients that are necessary for the infant during the first six months of life. Additionally, it also protects the infant from infections and other disorders by providing the essential components of the immune system. It further helps in forming a bond between the infant and the mother.
The infant can be protected from:
- Infections of the stomach and the intestines
Advantages for the woman:
- Can get their figures back faster
- Prevents breast cancer, ovarian cancer and weakening of bones later in life1
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 20, 2012