Breastfeeding is by far the best nutrition your baby can have during the first few months of life. The benefits are almost endless, starting with providing nutrients to build a strong immune system. Your baby will have much less digestive issues, eye problems, ear problems, fewer respiratory issues and less illnesses overall. Breastfeeding also even lowers the rate of sudden infant death syndrome. It is actually the nutrients which are produced naturally in the mother that are easily absorbed and protect the baby from all kinds of germs. It also protects the child throughout life along with giving the mother almost immunity from several types of cancer along with any mental conditions that may have arose after birth. If you can and are able to, breastfeeding is the best source of protection for both mother and child.

Key Takeaways:

• Breastfed babies may have a lower risk of obesity later in life.
• Teens benefit by having breastfed too, as they aren’t as likely to develop some major diseases.
• Mothers also benefit from breastfeeding by experiencing less anemia and postpartum bleeding.

“Immunoglobulin A coats the lining of the baby’s immature intestines helping germs and allergens from leaking through. Breast milk also contains substances that naturally soothe infants.”

Read more: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15274-the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby–for-mom