Breastfeeding, 0-3 months
No need to queue up at the health food shop. Breast milk is the king of superfoods and one of the originals.
The ultimate mix
Breast milk takes the guesswork out of meal time by giving your baby the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat to help your baby grow. What’s more, your milk is constantly adapting to your baby’s every need. Warm outside? Your breast milk adapts by giving your baby more foremilk, the watery low-fat milk that quenches your little one’s thirst. Feeding at night? Breast milk adds in a sleep hormone to help your little one go back to sleep.
The perfect armor
Here’s a little peace of mind for you: the benefits of breast milk extend well into your baby’s future, too. Exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to have type II diabetes, be overweight and develop childhood illnesses such as pneumonia. So while you won’t be able to avoid tumbles in the playground, know that every feed is increasing your baby’s chances of leading a happy and healthy life.
Something for mom
Being a mom can be all-consuming, so let’s shine the spotlight on you for a little. Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type II diabetes, and postpartum depression. Thank you, breast milk!