The best source of nutrition for newborn babies can't be found in stores. In fact, it's free. Experts agree that mother's milk is best for infants for several reasons, but there are benefits for the breastfeeding mother as well, according to registered nurse Cathy Leppold, board certified lactation consultant at Baxter Regional Medical Center's Women's Center.
The mother's milk contains nutrients best suited for the baby's development and antibodies that protect the child from infection, Leppold said. Breastfed babies also are less likely to develop allergies and dental problems, she said.
"Benefits for the breastfeeding mother are less well-known," she said. Breastfeeding can help prevent excessive bleeding after the birth, and it can delay menstrual periods for mothers who do not use formula, foods or pacifiers as substitutes for feeding the baby at the breast.
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