List the benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 1

Breast milk contains the right amount of lactose, water, fatty acids, and amino acids for brain development, growth, and digestion. No infant would be allergic to the mother's milk; however, there may be a reaction to something the mother eats. Human milk has 100 ingredients not found in formula. Breastfed infants have a lower incidence of ear infections, diarrhea, allergies, and hospital admissions. It is a source of antibodies to diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, German measles, botulism, and staphylococcal infections. Good for jaw development and growth of straight, healthy teeth because it is harder to get milk out of a breast than a bottle. The process creates an emotional attachment between mother and child. It aids in removing excess weight from mother and stimulates return of uterus to prepregnant state. Breast milk is economical, always the right temperature, and readily available.?