Breastfeeding Treasures

         For first time moms it is an additional information for you about breastfeeding. According to an article of smart parenting, breastfeeding is important. That's why they provide a list of benefits about breastfeeding.

• Breastmilk provides baby's first immunization against disease
• Colostrum is rich in infection-fighting ingredients to protect your baby from diseases
• Breastfed babies have an average of eight points higher IQ than formula-fed babies
• Lower risk for breast cancer for moms and female babies
• Lower risk for ovarian cancer for moms
• Lower risk for cervical cancer
• Promotes emotional health

       The great thing is that the benefits against cancer do not stop when you quit breastfeeding. The longer you breastfeed, the more you increase your chances against breast cancer.
       Breastfed babies have:

• lower risk of colds and bacterial meningitis
• half the risk for ear infection
• lower risk for food allergies