The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and undisputed. It creates a healthier immune system that not only protects baby from numerous infectious diseases, it also lowers the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, allergies, and asthma. Breastfeeding improves intellectual and visual development and can result in a higher IQ for the child. Moms who breastfeed also enjoy a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer. And these are just a few of the benefits we know about; there are likely numerous other advantages we have not yet discovered.
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Read Dr. Bill's comments about Time Magazine's cover and the article on him and attachment parenting.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University have found that women who consume a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy have an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes.