Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby

✅ Benefits for the Mother:

 

  • Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes.
  • Aids in postpartum weight loss by burning extra calories.
  • Helps stabilize blood sugar levels postpartum, reducing the need for medications and promoting a quicker return to normal metabolic function.
  • Lowers the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and breast and ovarian cancer.
  • Stimulates the release of oxytocin, which helps reduce postpartum bleeding and improve emotional well-being.

 

✅ Benefits for the Baby:

 

  • Helps maintain stable blood sugar levels after birth, reducing the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia
  • Provides perfect nutrition for optimal growth and immune system support.
  • Reduces the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life.
  • Enhances brain development and cognitive function due to essential fatty acids in breast milk.
  • Lowers the risk of allergies and digestive issues.