It is made just for the baby. Antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby in the milk, and this helps keep the child healthier. In addition, breastmilk is more easily digested than formula, and babies are not allergic to their mother's milk. For the mother, breastfeeding supplies an important postpartum benefit. It can also help the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy stage more quickly than if the mother was not breastfeeding.
Many women lack experience and background with breastfeeding.
Perhaps their mothers and aunts didn't breastfeed, so there may not be a strong support system there. All babies are different. Some of them take a little longer to get the hang of breastfeeding, and that can be discouraging to new mothers. Most women are physically able to breastfeed, but they lose confidence when they get home. We offer help if they need it.