What are the advantages of breastfeeding?

Breast milk reduces the risk of allergic reactions in infants
Studies indicate a higher IQ in breastfed babies
Protects mom against breast and ovarian cancers and diabetes
Transmits mom's immunities to the infant
Reduces crying and colic in infants
Promotes bonding and reduces cases of abuse and abandonment
Allows mom time to cuddle and nurture her baby
Mom's milk changes to meet the baby's specific needs
Protects the environment: no packaging, no plastics, no waste
Saves money
Makes traveling easier
Allows mom to spend more time with the entire family
Allows mom to miss fewer work or school days because baby is sick less often
Helps uterus return to pre-pregnancy shape and size