15 Benefits Of Breast Milk You Never Knew

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Did you know that there are over 1,000 benefits of breastfeeding both to the babies and mothers. Guess you knew a few but there are a lot more you need to know.

Breast milk is loaded with antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria, which is critical in those tender, early months.

In as much as it is not mandatory to breastfeed, it is a conventional practice by most parents to breastfeed their children to a minimum of six month as health professionals approve it.

Breastfeeding may reduce your baby’s risk for many illnesses and diseases, including:

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Middle ear infections; Breastfeeding, particularly exclusively and as long as possible, may protect against middle ear, throat, and sinus infections well beyond infancy.

Colds and infections; Babies exclusively breastfed for 6 months may have a lower risk of getting serious colds and ear or throat infections.

Gut infections; Breastfeeding is linked with a reduction in gut infections.

Intestinal tissue damage; Feeding preterm babies breast milk is linked with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); Breastfeeding is linked to a reduced risk of SIDS, especially when breastfeeding exclusively.

Tooth Decay; Breastfeeding has a link to Improved dental health with less risk of tooth decay.

Allergic diseases; Breastfeeding is linked to a reduced risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eczema.

Bowel diseases; Babies who are breastfed may be less likely to develop Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Diabetes; Breastfeeding is linked to a reduced risk of developing type 1 diabetes and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.

Childhood leukemia; Breastfeeding is linked to a reduction in the risk for childhood leukemia.

Intelligence; Breastfeeding has been linked to higher IQ scores in later childhood in some studies. Children who feed on breast milk in infancy become more intelligent than those who do not.

Cancer; Breastfeeding also lowers your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk for depression; Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that can develop shortly after childbirth. Women who breastfeed seem less likely to develop postpartum depression, compared to mothers who wean early or do not breastfeed.

Oxytocin also increases during breastfeeding. It encourages uterine contractions and reduces bleeding, helping the uterus return to its previous size.

Menstruation; Breastfeeding has a tendency to delay menstruation and help the mother to plan pregnancy.