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There are A lot of benefits to breastfeeding instead of using formula for an infant. Even if you are able to do it for only a short time, your baby's immune system can benefit from breast milk. Here are A lot of other benefits of breast milk for a mother, her baby, and others:
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR MOM AND BABY INCLUDE:
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Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula.
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consequently, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. They tend to gain less unnecessary weight and to be leaner. This may result in being less overweight later in life.
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Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula.
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Although researchers are not certain, results from some studies show that breastfed children have greater brain development than non-breastfed children.
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Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the pounds of pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth.
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Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding (no supplementing with formula) delays the return of normal ovulation and menstrual cycles. (However, you should still talk with your health care provider about contraceptive choices.)
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Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast cancer and may lower the risk of ovarian cancer.
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