Careers
|
Contact Us
|
En Español
|
Search
Find a Doctor
Pay Online
Scheduling & Registration
Classes
Gift Shop
News & Events
Make a Gift
View Newborns
Click to View
Home
/
Specialties & Departments
/
Specialties & Departments
/
Women's Health
/
Women's Health Information
/ Fifteen Reasons To Breastfeed
Print this page
Email this page
Fifteen Reasons To Breastfeed
Breastmilk is the perfect food for you baby, it has the right amount of all nutrients
It changes to meet your growing babies needs
Breastmilk is easy to digest
Breastfed babies have less colic, constipation, and diarrhea
Babies diapers have less odor
Breastmilk protects against disease
Breastfed babies have fewer earaches and infections
Breastfed babies have less asthma, food allergies, and skin rashes like eczema
It provides a very special relationship between mother and baby
It helps your baby grow strong and healthy
Breastfeeding is always ready, no mixing, heating, or cleaning
Nighttime feedings are quick and easy
It saves money, there is nothing to buy
It is easy to go away, no need to take a bottle
It is warm and cozy for your baby. It helps you feel closer to your baby. It is a special gift to your baby.