The Nursed Baby
Higher IQ
Cholesterol and other types of fat in human milk help support the growth of nerve tissue in infants
Throat
Children who are breastfed are less likely to require tonsillectomies.
Skin
There is less allergic eczema in breastfed infants.
Joints and Muscles
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is less common in children who are breastfed.
Heart and Circulatory System
Tendency to have lower cholesterol as an adult. Heart rates are lower in breastfed infants.
Digestive System
Less diarrhea and fewer gastrointestinal infections.
Eyes
Visual acuity is higher in babies fed human milk.
Ears
Breastfed babies get fewer ear infections.
Mouth
Less need for orthodontia in children nursed for more than a year. Improved muscle development and subtle changes in the taste of human milk prepare babies to accept a variety of solid foods.
Respiratory System
Breastfed babies have fewer and less severe upper respiratory infections, less wheezing, less pneumonia and less influenza (flu).
Urinary Tract
There are fewer infections in breastfed infants.
Kidneys
With less salt and protein, human milk is easier on baby’s kidney.
Six months or more of exclusive nursing reduces the risk of food allergies.
What if I can’t nurse my baby?
If you are unable to breast/chestfeed your baby for any reason, Nurturing Expressions and our Lactation Consultants are here to help you with bottle feeding, including finding the most nutritious formula (HMR).
