Reasons To Breastfeed-Chicagoland Chiropractic Nutrition Expert 60630
Published by Chicago Chiropractor Seaman Chiropractic on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:16 PM.
I am Dr Cynthia Seaman. Chiropractor and owner of a progressive chiropractic center serving Chicagoland. I use hands on chiropractic techniques for new moms and their precious babies. If you have chosen to breast feed your baby you are in good company with Christina Aguilara, Jennifer Garner and Tori Spelling who also breastfeed. Here are four reasons to breastfeed your baby.
Breastfeeding
1) prevents obesity. Breast milk contains a protein that could reduce the risk of obesity later in life. In fact, the longer a child is breastfed, the lower their risk of obesity.
2) reduces mom's risk of cancer and other conditions. Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers and osteoporosis later in life.
3) Saves money. If you breastfeed you don't have to prepare bottles and formula - breast milk is always fresh and ready to go. This will save you a substantial amount of time. Breastfeeding also saves you the expense of buying formula, which typically costs at least $800 per year. Breastfed babies have fewer doctor's visits and lower overall medical expenses. One study even found that a group of formula-fed babies had over $68,000 in health care costs for six months, compared to only $4,000 for the breastfed group.
4) increases the baby's immunity to disease by the antibodies in mom's milk and reduces the future allergies the newborn may have.
If you are pregnant or you are a new mom and you are looking for a natural doctor for both you and your child, call 773-545-2233 today. With my gentle natural approach, I can help you.
