Why is breastfeeding so important? What is so wonderful about breast milk?
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best possible start in life! Breast milk is an amazing thing: it is a living, ever changing substance, full of everything a baby needs to grow and develop. Despite the efforts of scientists over the past few decades, no one has been able to exactly replicate what your body can produce so perfectly itself. Breastfeeding ensures that your child has the lowest chance possible of developing a whole range of heath problems, such as allergies, asthma, eczema, gastroenteritis, ear infections, obesity and diabetes. The antibodies present in breast milk offer some protection against viruses such as the common cold. The fatty acids ensure optimal brain development, and studies have shown a statistically significant difference in IQ between groups of babies who were breastfed and those who weren’t. In addition to the benefits from the breast milk itself, the way of delivery has been found to influence jaw development, reduce the need for orthodontic work and impr
