Breast is best

Why breastfeeding gives your newborn the best start in life

Why breast is best for your baby

• Breast milk is made up of the exact mix of proteins and nutrients your baby needs   
• It’s full of antibodies giving added protection against infection
• It reduces the risk of asthma, eczema and other allergies
• It’s sterile
• It’s easy to digest 
• It’s available on demand at exactly the right temperature 
• It’s harder to overfeed your baby when breastfeeding 

• It’s free 

It’s best for mums too:

• Breastfeeding helps you bond with your baby
• It reduces the risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer
• It helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and helps prevent ‘post partum haemorrhages’
• It’s convenient. Breast milk comes ready prepared, so you don’t need to spend time sterilising bottles