Breast feeding is extremely beneficial for the following reasons:

• Breast Feeding is superior to all other forms of nutrition for an infant and/or newborn
• Reduction of infant mortality and morbidity from sepsis, gastroenteritis, pulmonary tract infections, and asthma
• Reduction in frequency of food allergies, ear infections, and other intestinal issues
• Infants who are breast feed are less likely to become obese
• Enhancement of mother-infant bonding