“Breastfeeding has many benefits for you and your baby. It helps build your baby’s immune system and offers the perfect nutrition. Some of the health benefits to you include a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Breast milk contains everything your baby needs to grow and develop. It provides a unique and specific formula of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Breast milk supports your baby’s health because it:

• Is easy for their immature tummy and intestines to digest.
• Contains antibodies that protect against infection and boost immunity.
• Has the right amount of fat, sugar, water, protein and vitamins for your baby’s development.
• Promotes healthy weight gain.
• Changes in composition to meet your baby’s nutritional needs over time.
• Contains substances that naturally soothe your baby.”

Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15274-benefits-of-breastfeeding)