THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING

The biggest benefit is the affordability of breastfeeding. Formula can cost a hefty amount, but a mother’s natural milk is free of charge. Another advantage according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that teenagers and adults who were breastfed are less likely to develop weight issues later in life. Furthermore, stats from WHO show that these adults and teens perform better in intelligence tests and are also less likely to develop type-II diabetes. According to Unicef, children who are breastfed have a six times higher chance of survival in early months.