Benefits of breastfeeding

Benefits for baby

Benefits of breastfeeding

• Reduced incidence of otitis media, dental caries, and malocclusion
• More clarity of speech
• Supports mother-baby relationship and mental health of both

Benefits of breastmilk

• Reduced incidence of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and ear infections, including hospitalisation for infection
• Higher IQ scores
• Reduced severity of allergies, asthma, wheeze and heart disease
• Reduced malocclusion, and possibly a reduced risk of infant death
• Reduced incidence of obesity in both childhood and adulthood
• Reduced incidence of high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels
• Reduced incidence of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Improves response to immunisations

Benefits for mum

• Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• Reduced risk of CVD
• Reduced risk of osteoporosis
• Reduced risk of obesity and T2DM