Why Breastfeed?

Choosing how to feed your baby is a very important decision. 

It can have an effect on both your baby’s health and your own.  This page gives you information about some of the benefits of breastfeeding.  

Breast-milk contains many layers of protection for your baby's short-term and long-term health. It also protects your own health and well-being.

Along with its physical benefits, breastfeeding also offers emotional and psychological benefits.


We asked our mums why they chose to breastfeed:

• YOUR breastmilk is tailored  for YOUR baby,  and adapts to meet your baby's changing needs.
• ​The video above shows their answers
  

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Breastfeeding - A few outcomes for your baby and you:

​FOR BABY: 
Protection against:-

• Ear infections
• Diarrhoea, gastro-enteritis and tummy upsets
• chest infections and wheezing
• Lower risk of diabetes
• Less risk of eczema/asthma and other allergies
• Better mental development
• Better mouth formation and straighter teeth

FOR MOTHER: 

• Lower risk of breast cancer
• Lower risk of ovarian cancer
• Faster return to pre-pregnancy figure
• Stronger bones in later life

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