The benefits of breastfeeding

Benefits for the mother

• Breastfeeding is beneficial for your mood and creates an intense bond with your baby.
• It also boosts your self confidence.
• Breastfeeding allows you to more quickly familiarise yourself with your baby’s habits.
• Mothers who breastfeed experience a faster and smoother post-partum recovery.
• Breastfeeding is a free and easy way to feed your child: everything you need is at hand and your milk is always at the correct temperature.
• Studies suggest that prolonged breastfeeding reduces the women’s risk of developing pre-menopausal breast and ovarian cancer.

Benefits for the baby

• Breastfeeding protects your baby against respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear infections, among others.
• Your breast milk is always perfectly designed to meet your baby’s nutritional needs.
• Breastfed babies are less likely to become overweight later in life.
• Breast milk supports the optimal development of your infant’s brain and nervous system.
• Breastfeeding lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in babies.
• Your breast milk exposes your baby to a wide variety of flavours.
• Breastfeeding prevents against orthodontic problems by supporting good jaw and tooth development in babies.