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How does breastfeeding help me? No food is more perfect for babies than breast milk. Breast milk contains all the nutrients that a newborn needs -- to date some 100 "ingredients" have been identified in breast milk that cannot be duplicated in formula. In fact, the benefits of breastfeeding are so well established that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends that women breastfeed t...

Everyone thinks that breastfeeding comes naturally. But for infants born prematurely or who are ill at birth, that often isn't the case. Some babies, even healthy ones, just plain struggle with the mechanics of suckling, becoming more frantic by the hour as their anxious moms try desperately to feed them. That's why it's good to learn as much about breastfeeding as you can before the baby gets her...

Overview:

  • Effectiveness: 98 percent (over six months)
  • Cost: Free
  • Protection against STDs: No
Breast milk is the best food for babies. It provides nutrition, strengthens the immature immune system, and may protect against asthma, diabetes, and other diseases. Breastfeeding is good for mothers, too. It helps the uterus return to normal size after delivery, hel...