Benefits for Mom
Breastfeeding may help mom return to her pre-pregnancy ______ faster
weight
Breastfeeding decreases the risk of this syndrome, which is a cause of infant mortality
SIDS
Breastfed babies are less likely to develop _______ which means they are less likely to have bad reactions to certain foods.
Allergies
Breastfeeding helps mom and baby develop a strong _____.
bond
One of the hormones involved in breastfeeding has a ______ effect on mom and can help with mood and reduce post-partum depression
Breastfeeding helps baby create their own _______
Immune system. Breastmilk contains antibodies, hormones, and hundreds of other bio-active components that help protect baby.
breastfed babies are less likely to be come ____ later in life. (High weight)
Obese
Breastfed babies are exposed to more ____ (think food)
tastes/flavor - which may improve their acceptance to different foods.
The longer a mom breastfeeds, the lower her risk is for what kinds of cancer?
Reproductive (breast, ovarian, uteran, etc...)
Breastfed babies have shown to need to go to the ____ less, which means less sick days from school/work
doctor
Breastfed babies have a decreased chance of developing both Type 1 and Type 2 _______ later in life
Diabetes
Breastmilk has a higher bioavailability of ______
Nutrients
Breastfeeding moms tend to get more much needed ____ compared to moms that formula feed
sleep
The ______ of breastmilk is constantly changing to meet YOUR baby's needs. Formula is always the same.
composition/make-up
Breastfed babies have a decreased chance of developing what kind of cancer?
Leukemia
Breastfed babies do this less than babies who are formula fed. (less mess)
spit-up. Breastfed babies likely take in less air at the breast than the bottle.
Breastfeeding moms save much more ____ on feeding baby compared to moms who formula feed
money
Breastfeeding protects baby against these kinds of infections (lungs)
respiratory
Breastfeeding lower's baby GIRLs chance of developing what kinds of cancer? (By as much as 25%!)
Breast cancer
T/F: Breastfeeding is ALWAYS the right option for a mom and baby.
FALSE. While breastfeeding has many benefits, life is complex and there are often times where breastfeeding isn't possible or the best option based on mom's schedule, mental health, circumstances etc...and in these circumstances supplementing or exclusively formula feeding may be a great option :)