Why breastfeeding is beneficial to
infants, mothers & communties
Babies that are breastfed, get sick less often (Ministry of Health, 2014)
Helps to improve immunity to illness - some protection
against a range of infections, escpecially ear, stomach
and respiratory infections & obesity in adulthood
(Ministry of Health, 2014)
Creates a strong bond in the baby's first important
relationship - helps the pathways in baby's brain to develop
properly