About Breastfeeding > Choosing to Breastfeed

There is more to breastfeeding than providing nutrition for your baby. It offers protection against numerous childhood illnesses and prevents the development of many diseases in adulthood. For the mother it protects against premenopausal cancer, osteoporosis, postpartum depression and anemia. It is the perfect food and the only nourishment an infant needs for the first six months of life. The human specific components of breastmilk provide your baby with the ideal nutrients to develop the brain and nervous system and ensure optimal health , growth and physical development. However, the most beneficial advantage of breastfeeding is the unique bond it affords between you and your baby that lasts a lifetime.