Amazing Facts about Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the important as well as the awesome part of motherhood. There are so many amazing facts regarding breastfeeding that new moms probably never heard before. Here they are:

Did you know that breastfeeding is one of the easiest and the best way to help boosting baby’s immune system? Human milk is truly beneficial for the baby for fighting viral, bacterial and parasitic infections, for examples ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, colds, flus, bacterial meningitis and respiratory tract infections.

Additionally, breastfeeding is the good choice to reduce the risk of diseases when the baby grows adult. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of type I and II diabetes, leukemia, obesity, asthma, eczema, high blood pressure and even high cholesterol level.

Not only for baby, breastfeeding is also beneficial for moms, since it reduces the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis as well as ovarian and breast cancer. Another cool fact is that breastfeeding saves a family up to $2000 to $4000 a year if compared to the cost of formula.

Human milk is (in fact) has substances that promote calmness in babies and also their moms. It is also the most favorite method of bonding. Besides, babies who are breastfed have lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

The last and the most surprising fact of breastfeeding is about the quality of milk. Mom’s body always make the perfect milk for her infant. So, the nutritional value will also change as baby grows. The quality and nutritional value of milk for a 3 month old would be different from milk for a 9 month old.

In conclusion, breastfeeding is truly amazing. It brings such great benefits not only for babies, but also their mommies.