Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Many women are not certain about the health benefits of breast feeding. They are sometimes lead to believe that a good baby formula may be better for their baby than breastfeeding. However, the prevailing opinion from The American Academy of Pediatrics is that breast feeding is good for the mother and baby. This report reviews the position of The American Academy of Pediatrics in support of breastfeeding from the article "Breastfeeding as Obesity Prevention". The mother and baby are benefited from breastfeeding. Some of the health benefits for a baby from breastfeeding include prevention of infections such as ear infections, diarrhea, and other bacterial and viral infections. It...