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| Quick reference medical handouts used
by Pediatric offices |
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Breast Feeding . . . Your Best Choice!
Breast milk serves special functions for babies:
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It contains many factors that can protect your baby from
illnesses.
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It helps to build a good relationship between you and your baby.
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If you choose to breast feed, your baby will have less of a chance
of getting sick, and you will feel closer to your baby.
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The nutrients in breast milk are easy for your baby to digest and
absorb.
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Breast milk has many factors that can protect your baby against
respiratory problems, gastrointestinal problems and middle ear
problems.
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Breast milk will protect your baby from infections.
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Babies do not have allergic reactions to breast milk like they sometimes
do to formula.
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Breast feeding can lower the risk of your baby having certain types
of liver problems.
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Breast feeding can reduce your baby's chance of having diarrhea.
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Breast-fed babies are less likely to be overweight.
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Breast fed babies typically grow normally.
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Breast feeding can promote good jaw and tooth growth.
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Breast feeding brings you in close contact with your baby.
Benefits for mother..
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Breast milk is made by you, so it is the best food for your newborn
baby.
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Breast feeding can stimulate the contractions of the uterus which
help to control blood loss after childbirth.
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Breast feeding can save you time. The total time needed for bottle
feeding is longer because you have to make formula, clean bottles and heat
the feedings.
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Breast feeding helps you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy
quicker.
As a reminder, this information should not be relied on as
medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of your child’s pediatrician.
Please read our full disclaimer.
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