What are the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding?
In addition to the information listed under the Why Should I Breastfeed section of this website, benefits include: Emotional: Breastfeeding is an opportunity for mom and baby to bond, connect, relax, and play together. This boosts baby’s mental and emotional development, and also assists mom’s relaxation with and enjoyment of parenting. Breastfeeding is helpful and healing for moms and babies who are separated due to work, illness or other cause. Monetary & Environmental Cost: Formula costs a family $1000 – $1500 annually. Waste from tin cans, plastic bottles, & nipples add solid waste, the manufacture process pollutes and fuel is used for production and transportation. Breast milk is low/no cost, convenient and sterile. Childbirth Recovery: Quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight and less risk of hemorrhage after birth. Reduced risk of maternal cancers: Including breast, ovarian, and cervical. Breast milk itself: Changes as your baby grows, fights germs, is easier to digest, and diaper
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