10 Reasons Why Breastfeeding Is Best

To breastfeed or not to breastfeed: that is a decision that every mother must make after bringing a child into the world. At various times in history, such as the post-war 1950’s, breastfeeding went out of vogue. However, it is now widely recognised that mothers’ breast milk is far superior to even the most advanced baby formula, with the WHO recommending that, where possible, children be breastfed for two years at least. According to a 2007 Australian Senate inquiry into breastfeeding, 83% of mothers begin breastfeeding in the hospital. However, only 45% persist to the three month mark, and 14% …read more