30 reasons to breastfeed

August is for breastfeeding

Black breastfeeding week
25 August – 31 August

1. Less allergies
   
2. Changes to fit baby's need
   
3. Cheaper
   
4. Mothering technique
   
5. Decrease risk of breast cancer 
   
6. Promoted healthy weight
   
7. Protects against eczema. ...
   
8. Causes less constipation
   
9. Reduces the risk of viruses,
   
10. Less cases of ear infections
    
11. Lessens the risk of SIDS
    
12. Bonding 
    
13. Cheaper
    
14. Helps uterus contract
    
15. Intelligence 
    
16. Weight loss for mother
    
17. releases the hormone oxytocin
    
18. Breast milk is sterile
    
19. Avoid jury duty
    
20. Forced slow down
    
21. Calm down an anxious child
    
22. Soothe a sad, scared, or hurt child
    
23. No equal alternative 
    
24. automatically produced
    
25. Coats baby's intestines 
    
26. Promotes optimal immune function
    
27. Encourages proper jaw development 
    
28. Act of love
    
29. Leads to gentle parenting
    
30. Emotional stability