Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

Why Should I Breastfeed?

Reasons That Breast Milk is the Best Milk!

• Breast milk is the ONLY complete source of all the nutrients your baby needs.
• Breast milk is free and always ready.
• Breast milk is ideal for brain growth.
• Nursing encourages proper alignment of teeth and good speech development.
• Breastfed babies have fewer ear infections, stomach upsets, tooth decay, allergies and other illnesses than formula-fed babies.
• Breastfed babies are less likely to develop juvenile-onset diabetes (Type I diabetes) and certain kinds of cancer.
• Nursing hormones are soothing to the new mother.
• Breastfeeding helps the mother's body return to its pre-pregnant shape and burns extra calories every day.
• Breastfed babies can be nursed discreetly anywhere.