Breast feeding is better than bottle feeding for babies. Breast milk composition is perfect for the baby and contains additional nutrients that are not present in formula bottle feeds. Particularly important are antibodies that help the young baby's immune system deal with the many germs and unusual proteins that it encounters once out of the womb. Breast fed babies are less likely to develop allergic conditions such as eczema and asthma and are less prone to becoming overweight.
Breast feeding is also good for the mother.
It encourages the release of hormones that help the womb recover its original size after delivery. Breast feeding uses up tremendous amounts of calories and helps women lose some of the extra weight that is put on during pregnancy. Many women find the intimacy generated with the baby very satisfying and this helps promote strong bonding with your child. Some women are unable to breast feed well. Occasionally the breast dries up and is unable to produce enough milk to satisfy your baby.