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breastmilkCounts.com Breastfeeding is really an amazing experience that all mothers should have. It benefits your child but it benefits you as well. That's one more plus. breastmilkCounts.com

Allyson Keel
 Breastfeeding Mom
(breastfed for 8-11 months)
Good for Moms & Babies - Breastfeeding is the best food for infants and small children. It provides powerful, real health, financial and time benefits for both mothers and babies
Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom
Breastfeeding Benefits for Babies
  • Saves money in formula and healthcare costs
  • Provides a special bond between mom and baby
  • Burns up to 600 calories a day
  • Releases hormones that relax mom
  • Uses a natural resource
  • Makes traveling easier
  • Makes diapers less stinky
  • Protects mom against cancer and diabetes
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Good for babies:
Good for babies:
  • Reduces babies’ risk of infections and stomach problems
  • Reduces babies’ risk of allergic reactions and asthma
  • Reduces babies’ risk of SIDS
  • Reduces babies’ risk of childhood leukemia
  • Provides baby with the most easily digested food
  • Promotes babies’ healthy growth and development
  • Reduces babies’ risk of obesity & diabetes
  • May give baby a higher I.Q. – especially preemies
  • Transmits mother’s immunities to baby
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Breastfeed Vs Formula
Breastmilk contains more than 100 ingredients not found in formula and the ingredients that are the same act very different in a baby's body.
 
Protein dot   dot Protein in formula comes from cow's milk and is hard for your baby to digest. Protein in breastmilk is easier to digest and cuts down on vomiting and diarrhea.
Carbohydrates dot   dot Formula doesn't include all the carbohydrates that help make your baby's brain and tummy healthy. Breastmilk contains all the carbohydrates your baby needs.
Fats dot   dot Fats in breastmilk are easier for your baby to digest. Cholesterol-found only in breastmilk-makes your baby less likely to get heart disease.
Fatty Acids
(DHA and ARA		 drop   drop Breastmilk fatty acids help your baby's brain develop. Formula fatty acids are made from algae and fungus and may not work the same.
Vitamins and
Minerals		 dot   dot_new Breastmilk has exactly the right amount of vitamins and minerals for your baby. In formula, they may be added in large amounts and aren't absorbed as well.
Enzymes dot     Enzymes help break down fat, protein and carbohydrates.
Growth Factors dot     Growth factors help your baby's skin, nerves, intestines and blood vessels grow.
Anti-Parasites drop     Anti-parasites protect your baby.
Anti-Allergies drop     Exclusive breastfeeding for 4 months reduces your baby's risk of allergies.
Anti-Viruses drop     Anti-viral ingredients kill harmful cells.
Hormones drop     Hormones help calm your body, create strong bonds, help your baby's digestion and reduce your baby's chances of becoming obese.
Antibodies
(Immune Boosters)		 drop     Antibodies protect your baby from germs and infections. They are passed from you to your baby through your breastmilk.
 
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did you know?
That breastfeeding
produces hormones that can reduce stress levels.
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