For the Bab Nutritional Superiority: Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat – everything your baby needs to grow, and it's all provided in a form more easily digested than infant formula.
Immune System Support: Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria, which lowers their risk of having allergies, asthma, and infections such as ear infections and respiratory illnesses.
Enhanced Cognitive Development: Studies suggest that breastfed babies have slightly higher IQ scores later in life, potentially due to the physical intimacy, touch, and eye contact associated with breastfeeding.
Reduced Risk of Disease: Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions later in life, such as type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, and Crohn's disease.
For the Mother Helps Lose Pregnancy Weight: Breastfeeding burns extra calories, so it can help mothers lose pregnancy weight faster. It releases the hormone oxytocin, which helps to return the uterus to its regular size and may reduce uterine bleeding after birth.
Lowered Risk of Health Conditions: Breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and postpartum depression. The longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater the protective effect.
Convenience and Cost Efficiency: Breastfeeding is economical, saving on the cost of formula and feeding supplies. It also avoids the need to prepare bottles and formula, which can save time and effort.
Mother-Baby Bonding: The physical closeness, skin-to-skin touching, and eye contact all help your baby bond with you and feel secure. Breastfeeding also offers a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the emotional connection between mother and baby.
Bonus for Both Environmental Impact: Breastfeeding also offers environmental benefits, including no waste from formula cans and bottle supplies. It's a completely natural and environmentally sustainable method of feeding.