Breastfeeding and providing breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. Based on the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy, they recommended exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months after birth with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods at 6 months, as long as wanted by both mom and child for 2 years or beyond.1 Breastfeeding and providing human milk is more than nutrition; it is beneficial to assist with a healthy immune system, promotes healthy brain and gut development, and prevents many diseases and conditions such as:

Infants:1

  • Lowers risk of ear and lung infections
  • Lowers risk of diarrhea 
  • Lowers risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
  • Lowers risk of obesity

Mothers:1

  • Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Lowers risk of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer
  • Lowers risk of high blood pressure