Why Breastfeed? How Breastfeeding Protects You and Your Baby's Health

Breastfeeding has been getting a lot of bad press in the past year. If you are struggling with breastfeeding--of just feeling discouraged--you may wonder why you should continue. Are the effects of breastfeeding trivial? Or is it something that can have lifetime health effects?

As you can see from the articles below, the health benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented and quite powerful. In short, it is very much worth your  time and effort.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeed: It’s Glamorous!

How does formula compare to breast milk?

Breastfeeding is Good for Business

Still Need Convincing? These articles will probably do the trick.

The Surgeon General's Report on Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries

World Health Organization's Evidence on the Long-Term Effects of Breastfeeding