Breastfeeding: An Investment We Can’t Afford To Miss (US Department of State)

(Source: US Department of State) Anyone who has breastfed knows a mother's milk is 'liquid gold,' and the scientific evidence for the many incredible benefits breast milk provides is stronger today than ever: Breast milk is ready to use and perfectly customized for a child's nutritional needs and immune system. It is filled with vital nutrients a baby needs, and is packed with disease-fighting substances that can protect a baby from illness. A breast milk diet results in healthier, stronger babies who are less likely to develop infections thanks to the antibodies that are present in the milk to fight disease. Breastfeeding is also beneficial to mothers, as those who breastfeed are less...