Advantages of Breastfeeding

There are many benefits or advantages of breastfeeding for mom :

In the beginning from the first nursing after birth, it actually causes the uterus to contract. This speeds recovery. Less lactating moms have post birth bleeding problems. This is why many nursing moms’ tummies look flatter sooner than bottle moms.

Even more reasons to nurse:

• will usually delay the return of your menses. Yeah.
• will reduce your chances of developing breast, uterine and cervical cancer.
• will reduce your likelyhood of developing heart disease.
• reduces your risk of developing osteoporosis and hip fracture in your later years.
• reduces your risk of developing adult onset diabetes.

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Everyone wants to know if lactation will make you lose weight. Yes and no. Breastfeeding will help your uterus to shrink down to walnut size quickly. And yes, nursing does cause you to burn some extra calories. BUT, your body will carry approximately 5-8 pounds of extra poundage while nursing to help you make nutritious milk. So you may get thinner quickly but if you get on the scale it make be difficult to achieve those prepregnancy weights prior to weaning.

Learn more about a healthy diet while breastfeeding.

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