A to Z: 26 Reasons to Nurse Your Baby

From: LEAVEN, Vol. 33 No. 4, August-September 1997, p. 90

• Amenorrhea
• Bonding
• Colostrum... the perfect first food
• Decreased risk of breast cancer
• Easy baby care
• Few allergies
• Good for the whole family
• Human milk is specially designed for human babies
• Immunities
• Jaw development
• Kids get lots of attention when the new baby is breastfed
• Laundry is a breeze
• Mental development
• Natural
• Oxytocin and prolactin
• Protection against many diseases
• Quick weight loss for mother
• Rest
• Saves money
• Traveling is easy
• Understanding the baby's needs
• Vitamins and minerals
• Working goes smoothly when the nursing relationship is maintained
• eXactly what baby needs
• You get to take care of your baby
• Zero waste

Only the Best Is Good Enough - Breastfeed!

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