Benefits of breastfeeding:

·       Mayo Clinic states that breast milk is “the gold standard,” citing its balance of nutrients and ability to boost the baby’s immune system

·       The American Academy of Pediatrics states breast milk contains antibodies that aren’t found in formula, which helps prevent ear infections, asthma, respiratory infections and other illnesses.

-the antibody found in breast milk boosts immunity by blocking pathogens from attaching to the gastrointestinal tract.

-the rate of sudden infant death syndrome is reduced by more than a third in breastfed babies

-infants who were breastfed for less than 2 months were more likely to be overweight.  There is a 15 to 30 percent reduction in adolescent and adult obesity in breastfed babies.

·       The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

-Dr. Philip, lead author of a CDC report on breastfeeding said, “CDC is working with hospitals to encourage support of breastfeeding in the days after birth.”

-Dr. Philip said, “Breastfeeding is also associated with health benefits to women, including decreased risk for the most common form of diabetes, ovarian cancer and breast cancer. There are benefits to the mother as well as the child.”

-CDC noted that breastfeeding is associated with decreased risk for many diseases and conditions in babies, including ear infections, respiratory tract infections, sudden infant death syndrome, obesity, eczema and diarrhea.

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