Breast milk requires no special preparation. Breastfed babies may have a higher IQ than formula-fed babies. From the first moment of birth, breastfeeding allows mothers and babies to spend time together to learn about each other. Women who breastfeed have less bleeding after delivery. Hormones produced while breastfeeding cause the release of oxytocin, which is a hormone produced in the body which makes the uterus contract.
Breast milk is inexpensive.
No sterilization or refrigeration is necessary. With little practice, mothers can breastfeed anywhere. Breasts and babies are portable. Breastfeeding may help some women lose weight. Breast milk is something that only the mother can provide for her baby.