Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby

The prominent advantage of breastfeeding is that it helps fight various diseases to lower the risk of getting affected by it.

• It helps in lowering the risk for Asthma and Allergies

• Infant breastfeed for 6 months are less likely to be affected by ear infections (Acute Otitis media), respiratory ailment, and gastrointestinal infections (diarrhoea/vomiting)

• It lowers the risk of obesity, as breastfed promotes proper growth of baby rather uneven increase in weight.

• Polyunsaturated fatty acid (Docosahexaenoic Acid -DHA), found in breast milk, supports efficient brain development.

• It helps lower the risk of developing type-1 diabetes in future

• It helps in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• It lowers the risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants

• It reduces the frequent visit to doctor and chances of hospitalization