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There are many advantages for mothers to breastfeed. The evidence that breastfeeding is beneficial to both the mother and baby is now compelling. Numerous reports have concluded that the benefits have far out weigh any disadvantages and this has taken into account the possible social and economic variables associated with this function.
Bottle fed babies are at a greater risk of:
· gastro-intestinal infection
· respiratory infections
· necrotising enterocolitis
· urinary tract infections
· ear infections
· allergic disease (eczema, asthma and wheezing)
· insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Breastfeeding also may help the baby’s neurological development
Benefits of breastfeeding to the woman.
Women who breastfeed are at a lower risk of:
· breast cancer
· ovarian cancer
· hip fractures and bone density
Other possible benefits of breastfeeding for your baby.
It helps prevent:-
· multiple sclerosis
· acute appendicitis
· tonsillectomy
Other possible benefits for the mother is that it prevents the onset of
rheumatoid arthritis
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