母乳喂养的好处|Benefits of Breastfeeding

World Breastfeeding Week, which occurs August 1-7, has a simple goal: to increase the number of mothers who breastfeed.

For Babies

• Reduces incidence and severity of infections, including ear infections, pneumonia and meningitis in infants
• Protects infants against a variety of illnesses, such as diarrhea and infant botulism
• Reduces the chance of allergies, asthma and eczema
• Reduces the risk of becoming overweight or obese, even as adults

  For Mothers

• Helps mothers recover from childbirth
• Reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• May reduce the risk of osteoporosis
• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months can help in child spacing among women who do not use contraceptives