Breastfeeding offers lifelong benefits—for both your baby and you.
For Your Baby:
- Nutritional Superpower: Breast milk contains the perfect balance of proteins, fats, vitamins, and carbohydrates tailored specifically for your baby’s development.
- Immunity Boost: Rich in antibodies and white blood cells, it protects against infections such as ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, and more.
- Brain Development: Essential fatty acids and nutrients in breast milk promote better cognitive development.
- Emotional Security: The close physical contact, skin-to-skin interaction, and rhythmic suckling help your baby feel safe and nurtured.
- Lower Risk of Chronic Illnesses: Studies show that breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies, obesity, type 1 diabetes, and some childhood cancers.
For You:
- Faster Recovery: Oxytocin released during breastfeeding helps the uterus contract, reducing postpartum bleeding.
- Emotional Well-being: Reduces stress hormones and lowers the risk of postpartum depression.
- Long-Term Health Protection: Lowers your risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers; may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
- Convenience: Breast milk is always at the right temperature and ready to feed—no prep, no cleanup.
- Economical: Saves money on formula, bottles, and medical costs due to fewer illnesses.
Need help initiating or continuing breastfeeding?
Our certified lactation consultants at Borneo Mother and Child Care Hospital are just a call away.
