Breastfeeding benefits everyone. Your baby gets superior nutrition, resistance to infections, and is less likely to develop allergies. Breastfed babies have fewer stomach upsets no constipation. Breastfeeding contributes to proper jaw and mouth development. Breastfed infants tend to have fewer incidences of cavities and need fewer orthodontic corrections later in life.
Breastfed babies are smarter because of better brain development.
Breastfeeding's protection from illness is most evident during a baby's first six months, but remains in effect as long as the child is nursing and beyond. The breastfed infant also benefits emotionally. Most breastfed babies cry less because they are held more. Mothers who breastfeed usually lose weight more easily than mothers who feed their babies formula. Also, the baby's sucking causes a mother's uterus to contract and reduces the flow of blood after delivery.