- Breastmilk provides all the nutrients needed in the first six months of life
- Breastfed babies have low rates of diarrhea and few respiratory diseases
- Human milk offers protection against chronic diseases
- Breastfeeding comforts baby and fosters psychological closeness between mother and child
- Many nursing mothers lose weight easily after giving birth
- Hormones produced while nursing help the uterus contract
- Breastfeeding may be protective against breast cancer
- Breastfed babies have better tooth and mouth development
- Breastfeeding protects against food allergies
*Taken from Judy F. Wilson, Director, Nutrition Services Staff, Office of Analysis, Nutrition and Evaluation, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
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