We encourage all patients to call their insurance company with questions about coverage. Breast milk is easy to digest and absorb, causing less colic. The iron in breast milk is utilized more readily. Breast milk changes to meet the needs of the growing baby. Breast milk contains substances that promote nervous system development and brain growth.
Breastfed babies have fewer allergies.
In families with a history of allergies, breast-fed babies experience less asthma, food allergies and eczema. Breastfed babies have fewer illnesses, such as ear infections, colds, flu and GI upset. They also have fewer doctor visits and hospitalizations, because of the special protective factors in breast milk. Breast milk may help babies to respond better to vaccines, as antibody levels have been found to be higher in breastfed babies at 7 and 12 months. Advantages of Breastfeeding for the Mother Breastfeeding is inexpensive.