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Benefits of Breastfeeding

  1. Breastmilk is a living substance. Your body will adjust the composition of breastmilk according to your baby's developmental needs. It is a source of natural and high-quality nutrients that facilitates your baby’s growth. It functions as the first protective line of defense for your baby.

  2. Breastfeeding facilitates mother-infant relationship-building.
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  3. Breastfeeding facilitates postpartum recovery:
    • helps contraction of the uterus
    • reduces postpartum bleeding
    • helps mothers to return to pre-pregnancy weight