Answer:
Infant:
Breastfed babies may become healthier children with:
Fewer instances of allergies, eczema, and asthma. Fewer childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphomas. Lower risk of type I and II diabetes. Fewer instances of Crohn's disease and colitis
Mother:
Breastfeeding provides health benefits for mothers beyond emotional satisfaction. Mothers who breastfeed recover from childbirth more quickly and easily. The hormone oxytocin, released during breastfeeding, acts to return the uterus to its regular size more quickly and can reduce postpartum bleeding.
