Breastfeeding is essential for the mother and the fetus because of the following reasons:
- It supplies all the essential nutrients in the proper proportions.
- Breast milk can be easily digested and helps prevent constipation, diarrhea, or stomach upset.
- Breastfeeding protects against allergies, diseases, and infections.
- Breastfed babies gain healthier weights.
- IQ (intelligence quotient) score will also be higher in breastfed babies.