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13 reasons breastfeeding makes a difference:
I gathered this information from the ILCA convention that we attended last week. Below are a few great links also!
*Breastfeeding provides infants all the nutrients for the best physical and mental development.
*Breast milk helps infants fight infections and develop healthy immune systems.
*Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity.
*Breastfeeding helps develop strong mother-child relationships.
*Mothers who choose to breastfeed are healthier, with less risk of ovarian and breast cancer.
*Breastfeeding is convenient with no bottles or nipples to prepare or refrigerate.
*Families who breastfeed save money on food and health care costs.
*Employers and communities benefit from healthier infants and children, and less parent absenteeism from work.
*Breastfeeding contributes to a better environment by using less energy and creating less waste.
LINKS WE LOVE FROM ILCA (International Lactation Consultant Association)
*Birthways.net
*Breastfeeding Techniques That Work
*SD Breastfeeding Coalition
*Breastmilk Is Protection For Your Baby
The links above all hold valuable information. We will be writing posts about each individual link but wanted to go ahead and share this important information in the hopes that knowledge is power and you may have a joyful breastfeeding experience.
Love to the moon and back, Heather, Isi and Donna
