There are many benefits to breastfeeding whether done for just a few weeks or for many months.

Not everyone can breastfeed but it is worth a try. It can take a few weeks to get used to, to get the technique right and to stop feeling pain but it can provide a world of good for baby if you persevere.

• It provides essential antibodies.
• It is thought that the sucking motion of breastfeeding reduces the incidence of inner ear infections.
• Breast milk is sterile and easier to digest than formula.
• It saves time, money and is fully portable with no mixing or sterilising required.
• It is easier for night feeds.
• It burns calories for mom and helps the uterus to contract back to it’s normal size
• It is thought to lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancers
• Breast milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby’s growth and development