Also, spit-ups and diapers have a less unpleasant smell. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer in women who breastfeed. Emotionally and physically, it feels good to nurse. You are physically relieved of the milk and hormones released during breastfeeding, relaxing you and the baby. It's an opportunity for you and your baby to bond with each other in a very special way.
Breast fed babies are generally healthier.
They tend to have less diarrhea, ear infections, colds, and other illnesses. There are factors in breast milk that provide protection against viruses and bacteria and help fight disease. Breast milk is easily digested. Breast fed babies don't get constipated and have less stomach upsets and colic. Breastfeeding can prevent or lessen the severity of allergies in your child.