Why Breastfeed?

Did you know:

• Breastmilk is the ideal nutrition for infants
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of your baby's life, and then continuing until your baby is a year (or older) with the gradual introduction of solid foods
• Breastmilk contains cells that fight infection and immunities that you have developed to prevent disease
• Breastfeeding has many benefits for mothers too, and can decrease the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis later in life
• Your body burns about 500 extra calories just producing breastmilk
• Breastfeeding is convenient - you don't need to prepare formula bottles (especially nice at night!) and you have fewer things to carry when travelling
• Babies can breastfeed even if you have a cesarean birth
• Premature babies can learn to breastfeed too!
• Breastfeeding can save you over $1000 in formula purchases if you breastfeed your baby for the first year of life
• Breastmilk is free!

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