Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Advantages Of Breast Feeding: Everyone Benefits

There are many studies that have shown the advantages of breast feeding, not only for the baby, but also for the mother. There is no doubt that breast feeding carries many advantages. Many mothers find that they truly enjoy the process of breast feeding their babies, especially when they realize that their baby will be happier and healthier as a result of breast feeding!

Advantages For Baby
There are many advantages of breast feeding for the baby who is nursed. The baby is going to be healthier, as the breast milk provides all of the antibodies that the baby needs to help fight the infections that their tiny body is susceptible to. Not only that, but breast milk is also perfectly formulated nutritionally for the baby’s needs. Breast fed babies are less likely to be obese as adults, because they learn from infancy what their bodies need to be full and healthy.
Another health advantage of breast feeding for the baby is that the mother’s body actually responds to bacteria and viruses that it detects in the baby’s saliva. The body will then put the necessary antibodies in the milk to protect the baby. There is no formula that can duplicate this process!

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