5 Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby

Healthshots By Aayushi Gupta Published Aug 31, 2023

Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both the baby and the mother. Read on to learn how it can improve your baby's health and immunity.

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Provides Nutrition

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Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients that are essential for a baby's growth and development, boosting immune system and aiding in cognitive development.

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Builds Emotional Connection

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Breastfeeding fosters a strong emotional bond between the mother and the baby, promoting feelings of security and comfort.

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Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases

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Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of certain chronic conditions in babies, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some childhood cancers.

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Improves Overall Health

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Breast milk contains antibodies that help protect the baby from various infections and illnesses, reducing the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

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Health Benefits for Mothers

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Breastfeeding can lead to a faster postpartum recovery for the mother and may reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis later in life.

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Diabetes and breastfeeding: An ob-gyn answers 5 FAQs for new moms

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5 Reasons To Breastfeed Your Baby

Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for both the baby and the mother. Read on to learn how it can improve your baby's health and immunity.

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Provides Nutrition

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Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients that are essential for a baby's growth and development, boosting immune system and aiding in cognitive development.

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Builds Emotional Connection

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Breastfeeding fosters a strong emotional bond between the mother and the baby, promoting feelings of security and comfort.

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Reduced Risk of Chronic Diseases

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Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of certain chronic conditions in babies, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some childhood cancers.

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Improves Overall Health

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Breast milk contains antibodies that help protect the baby from various infections and illnesses, reducing the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

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Health Benefits for Mothers

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Breastfeeding can lead to a faster postpartum recovery for the mother and may reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis later in life.

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Diabetes and breastfeeding: An ob-gyn answers 5 FAQs for new moms

Image Credits : Shutterstock

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