Breastfed babies are smarter

• Breastfeeding your baby for 6 to 9 months can increase his/her IQ by up to 11 points!

Breastfeeding is absolutely free

• By breastfeeding, families can save an average of $1500.00 in 1 year in formula costs alone!

Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits to mom

• Quicker recovery from childbirth.
• More rapid weight loss.
• Reduced risk of breast, cervical, & ovarian cancers, as well as osteoporosis.
• Diabetic mothers who breastfeed have lower insulin requirements.*
• Breastfeeding mothers take less sick leave from work because their babies are healthier.
  

Breastfeeding ensures your baby always gets the perfect amount

• Babies have growth spurts around 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, & 6 months. Babies will feed more often during times of growth; a mother’s body will keep up with the demand.

Breastfed babies are healthier

• Reduced incidence of allergies, illness, & infection.
• Breastfed babies have a 60% lower risk of developing ear infections.
• Reduced risk of SIDS, diabetes, lymphoma, leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, obesity, and asthma.
• Formula fed infants are hospitalized 3 times more often in their first 3 months of life.

*Please check with your physician