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Your breastmilk is the only food designed specifically for your baby, can not be replicated, and changes as he grows, to suit his needs. What is more, the nutrients in breastmilk are more easily absorbed than formula milk, so you can be certain that he is getting maximum benefit, as well as being protected by the antibodies produced just for him and passed on through your milk. There are both short and long term benefits of breastfeeding for baby for the recommended time of six months exclusively, and thereafter together with solid foods for as long as you and your baby wish.
Your baby will immediately feel a sense of comfort and security while breastfeeding, so it is important to put your baby to your breast as soon as you are able. Your first milk (colostrum) helps him to produce his first stool to excrete meconium (the substances ingested while in the womb) and lines his stomach and intestines to better defend against bacteria and viruses.
If you have a family history of diabetes or allergies, your baby is less likely to develop these if he is breastfed. In addition, further benefits of breastfeeding baby are that they are less likely to:
Breastmilk contains vital substances to help the development of your baby’s brain, retina and central nervous system, as well as growth factors and hormones.
Don't forget to have a look at our guide to the health benefits of breastfeeding for mother too.
