Breastfeeding Benefits

If you have already decided to breastfeed you probably already know that you are choosing the healthiest and best start for your baby and you.

Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for infants
Breastmilk provides all the nutrients a baby needs. It has the perfect combination of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fluids
Breastmilk is free and is always available
Antibodies are passed through breastmilk to protect your baby against
- chest infections
- ear infections
- urine infections
- gastro-intestinal infections
- eczema
- asthma
- obesity

Reduces risk of:
- breast cancer
- ovarian cancer
- bone fractures due to weak bones
Burns up extra calories to produce milk
Makes travelling, shopping and going on holiday easier
Saves time making up bottles - no preparation time needed -> More time for you.
No need to warm up bottles in the middle of the night