101 reasons to breastfeed

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I thought this was interesting: 1. It's what breasts were designed for! 2. Breastfed babies smell fantastic 3. Breast milk is more digestible than formula 4. Breast milk is free 5. Formula is expensive 6. Formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity in later life 7. Formula Feeding is associated with lower I.Q. 8. Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer package than formula does 9. Breast milk helps pass meconium 10. Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby's immune system. 11. Breastfeeding satisfies baby's emotional needs and increases bonding between mother and baby 12. Breast milk provides perfect infant nutrition 13. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer 14. Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is born 15. Pre-term milk is specially designed for premature infants 16. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it 17. Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease (intestinal disorder) 18. Formula feeding increases risk of children developing diabetes 19. Breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers 20. Breastfeeding may help stabilize progress of maternal endometriosis 21. Baby's suckling helps prevent post-partum hemorrhage in mother 22. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer 23. Formula feeding increases chances of baby developing allergies 24. Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma 25. Formula feeding increases baby's risk of otitis media (ear infections) 26. Formula feeding may increase risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 27. Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal infections 28. Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis 29. Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections 30. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of developing certain childhood cancers 31. Breastfeeding decreases chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis 32. Breastfeeding decreases child's chances of contracting Hodgkins disease 33. Breastfeeding protects baby against some vision defects 34. Breastfeeding decreases chances of osteoporosis 35. Breast milk aids in proper intestinal development 36. Cow's milk is an intestinal irritant 37. Formula costs the government (and taxpayers) millions of dollars through programs such as WIC 38. Breastfed babies have less chance of cardiopulmonary distress while feeding 39. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing ulcerative colitis 40. Breast milk protects against hemophilus b. bacteria 41. Breastfed babies require shorter pre- and post-surgical fasting 42. Breastfeeding results in less sick days for parents 43. Breastfeeding enhances vaccine effectiveness 44. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing necrotizing enterocolitis 45. Breastfeeding contributes to optimal child spacing 46. Breastfeeding is easier than using formula 47. Many studies have shown that women who breastfeed have lower risks of developing breast cancer. 48. Baby's suckling helps shrink mother's uterus after childbirth 49. Formula feeding increases baby girls' risk of developing breast cancer in later life 50. Breastfed babies require fewer doctor visits 51. Breast milk always has the right proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein 52. Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for baby 53. Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for mom 54. Breast milk tastes better than formula 55. Breastfed babies are healthier over-all 56. Breastfed babies are less likely to die before their third birthday 57. Breast milk is always the right temperature 58. Breastfeeding mothers spend less time and money on doctor visits 59. Fewer waste packaging products 60. No bottles to tote 61. Breastfeeding may lower the risk of developing high cholesterol 62. No need to refrigerate 63. Cow's milk is designed for baby cows, while human milk is designed for human babies 64. Breast milk aids in the proper development of a baby's gastrointestinal tract 65. Breast milk provides natural pain relief for baby 66. Human milk is the perfect food for a sick infant 67. A breastfeeding Mom gets more sleep 68. Babies that nurse are happier at night 69. More sleep for dad 70. Less equipment to maintain and store 71. Less equipment to buy 72. Breastmilk has never been recalled due to manufacturing problems 73. Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with bacteria 74. No need to worry about which brand is better 75. No need to worry about adding contaminated water 76. Breastfed babies get fewer stomach infections 77. Facilitates proper dental and jaw development 78. Breastfed babies have less tooth decay 79. Less money spent on corrective orthodontia 80. Better speech development 81. Less chance of baby getting eczema 82. Breastfed babies have great skin 83. Less spit-up than formula fed babies 84. Breastfeeding is better for premature infants 85. Breast milk contains no genetically engineered materials 86. Breast Milk contains no synthetic growth hormones 87. Lack of breastfeeding is associated with multiple sclerosis in later life 88. Less chance of inguinal hernia 89. Better cognitive development for low birth weight babies 90. Better social development 91. Decreased risk of baby developing urinary tract infections 92. Suckling optimizes hand-to-eye coordination 93. Breastfeeding protects mothers against anemia (iron deficiency) 94. Breastfeeding mothers spend less money on menstrual supplies 95. Breastfeeding is a self confidence booster for mom 96. Breast milk may help combat eye infections 97. Breastfeeding may lower blood pressure in Childhood 98. No worry about latest ingredient discovered to be missing from formula 99. Much nicer diaper changes, formular fed babies have stinkier poop 100.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding 101. The American Dietetic Association promotes breastfeeding