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Mother breastfeeding and hugging newborn baby Breast milk is nature’s perfect baby food. Contains immune-enhancing antibodies and healthy enzymes that scientists have yet to replicate. Here are some of the benefits that breastfeeding can bring to your baby. Provides your baby with colostrum in the first few days. Colostrum – the ‘first milk’ that arrives after a mother gives birth to her child – is contains antibodies to protect the newborn baby. It’s also higher in protein and lower in sugar than ‘full’ milk, so even a small amount can hold off a baby’s hunger. Protects against allergies and eczema. Breast milk is so easy for your baby’s body to break down. Hence, it causes less stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation than baby formula. Reduces the risk of viruses, gastroenteritis, ear infections, and respiratory infections like pneumonia and colds Help prevent obesity. Some studies show that breastfed infants are less likely to be obese later in life. Lessens the risk of Sudden Infant Deaths (SIDs). Breastfed babies are half as likely to be victims of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS or cot death). Promotes the health of premature babies by protecting them from sepsis, chronic lung disease, necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) – a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies – and other fatal conditions. Positive effect on baby brain development making your baby smarter and having higher IQ. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood It allows your baby’s sleep well and soundly as a result of oxytocin produced in your baby’s body when he or she breastfeeds.