The benefits of breastfeeding are seemingly endless. It's accessible, free food for your baby filled with wholesome nutrition you can't get anywhere else. Nursing your newborn means a lower risk of SIDS, long-term protection against many chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, and fewer weight problems for both mama and baby. And that's just the beginning.
Breastfeeding: It might be better for breaking a smoking habit than a nicotine patch. Research shows that nursing a newborn helps new moms quit smoking for good.