Did you know that breastfeeding benefits everyone…not just moms…and not just babies.
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Contrary to some popular culture, breastfeeding benefits are not just for babies. Our entire society enjoys the benefits of breastfeeding. According to Dr. Frank Oski, MD, a retired editor of the Journal of Pediatrics:
"Formula feeding is the longest lasting uncontrolled experiment lacking informed consent in the history of medicine."
Does that sound like the very best way to feed a baby? Of course not, but formula companies have spent millions of dollars trying to convince our mothers and grandmothers that it was the better way to feed a baby...and are now trying to tell this generation of moms that it is “just as good.”
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“Thanks for the breastfeeding tips!”
Don’t be fooled. Breastfeeding benefits baby. It benefits moms. It even has advantages for employers and society as a whole as well!
Best for Baby: The Benefits of Breastfeeding for your Little One
Even the formula companies tell you that “breast is best!” For a list of reasons why this is true, visit our Awesome Benefits of Breastfeeding page.
Did you know that the longer you breastfeed the more protection you have against certain kinds of cancer, urinary tract infections, and osteoporosis? Our Advantages of Breastfeeding for Moms page has a whole list of reasons why breastfeeding is best for us mommies, too!
Going Back to Work? Breastfeeding is Even Good for Business
Studies show that society benefits from breastfeeding through decreased government food and medical expenses, financial savings for families and even less incidence of child abuse among breastfed children!