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[28 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 301 views]
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

 
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 …