Breastfeeding is one of those things that you only have one chance to do for your baby. I recently went to several sessions on breastfeeding that were part of the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, and the health benefits are astounding! This is the first of a two-part series on the benefits of breastfeeding, both for mom and baby.
Breastfeeding helps mom burn more calories and lose baby weight more quickly. This is probably the most well-known benefit for mom when breastfeeding, although it’s not as drastic as you’ve been led to believe. …