Breast milk contains all the nutrients necessary for the baby's development and also provides the baby with the mother's defenses before she can build her own. However, these are not the only benefits of breastfeeding for the baby. Other advantages of breastfeeding are listed below:
- Decreases the risk of obesity.
- Reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Decreases the risk of infant diabetes.
- Promotes the formation of facial structure, such as teeth and jaw.
Read the full article on: Benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the mother ( 32).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/12/2024
