BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR BABIES

• Breast milk is a unique combination of nutrients that is essential for the development of a child. It strengthens the immune system because breast milk contains colostrum which is full of antibodies that prevent diseases. Babies are less prone to suffer from diarrhea, infections, pneumonia and other disease.

• It is easier to digest than formula milk. Some studies show that breast fed children develop fewer psychological, behavioral and cognitive problems. It rather increases the cognitive development of a child.

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