Breastfeeding gives your Baby the
Best Start in Life.
Breastfed babies have:
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stronger immune systems
stronger immune systems•less stomach and bowel problems (diarrhea and constipation)
less stomach and bowel problems (diarrhea and constipation)•fewer colds and ear infections
fewer colds and ear infections•less weight problems
less weight problems•less tooth decay
less tooth decay•healthier jaw and tooth development
healthier jaw and tooth development•less allergies
less allergies•better brain development
better brain developmentBreastfeeding helps Mothers
Stay Healthier.
When you breastfeed:
•there is nothing to buy, carry, pack, measure or heat
there is nothing to buy, carry, pack, measure or heat•nighttime feedings are easier
nighttime feedings are easier•traveling is easier
traveling is easier•breast milk is available and safe during a natural disaster such as a flood
breast milk is available and safe during a natural disaster such as a flood•weight loss may be easier
weight loss may be easier•you have less risk of breast and uterine cancer
you have less risk of breast and uterine cancer
