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To: epicure who wrote (76032)	3/24/2000 3:27:00 PM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 108807

The health benefits of breast-feeding for both mother and child are substantial. Wonder why they aren't more publicized? cyberparent.com A summary of some benefits of breast feeding for infants are: * Fewer ear and respiratory infections. * Potentially fewer allergies. * Reduced incidences of cancer. * Protection against SIDS--sudden infant death syndrome. * Disease preventing immunities are passed from mother to child. * Reduced incidence of blood infections and meningitis. * Lower mortality rate for infants. * Assures contact with mother. * Fewer incidents of serious diarrhea. * Reduced incidences of insulin-dependent diabetes. * Acts as first brain food as it helps to set down the proper matrix for humans. Benefits for mothers include: * Fewer incidents of pre-menopausal ovarian and breast cancer. * Sense of fulfillment. * Eating more while potentially losing weight. * Calming effect of nursing your infant and baby. * Mothers and babies are more relaxed. * Saving a family more than $400 over buying formula during the first year of life. * Contraceptive effect (don't rely on this). * Increased sense of pride in giving of themselves to their baby. * Less time missed from work because of improved health of baby. Strong, early bonding of mother and child is another benefit breast feeding offers both mother and child. Babies need contact with mother to become properly socialized.