Tuesday, July 18, 2006

National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for your new baby, but also for you. Listed below are some benefits:

Benefits for the baby:
Encourages optimal development
Increases bonding time with mom
Increases immune function which leads to less sick time
Decreases risk for obesity and hypertension in later life
Decreases risk for the development of allergies

Benefits of breastfeeding for mom:
Breastfeeding requires no preparation so no bottle cleaning, heating, etc.
It's FREE!
Stimulates the uterus to return to its normal size
Increases weight loss
Increases bonding time with baby
Decreases cost of pediatric care due to less sick time for baby
Decreases risk of developing cancer in later life


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