There are so many benefits to nursing, and most expectant mothers have heard them. Breast milk provides the baby with better nutrition than formula. Breast milk is free. It s convenient, always fresh, sterile, and the correct temperature. It provides antibodies to prevent illness, and protects against allergies.
Nursing also provides a great opportunity for bonding between mother and child.
These are the obvious reasons, but there are some additional benefits you may not have known. Breast milk is an incredible substance. Unlike formula, it is live it actually contains live cells and antibodies. Not only does breast milk keep babies healthy from the inside, it also has antibacterial properties that work on the outside of a baby s body. Acne, mosquito bites, burns, chapped lips, cold sores, and cuts and scrapes have all been known to benefit from an application of breast milk.