Dr Cory Couillard

Breastfeeding provides the ideal nutrition for a baby and provides many health benefits for both mother and baby.   In fact, breast milk has disease-fighting antibodies that can help protect infants from several types of illnesses and is possibly the most important way of ensuring health and survival.    Studies confirm that women who have breastfed their children have lower risks of major health conditions such as ovarian cancer , breast cancer and type 2 diabetes .   Breastfeeding has also been linked to lower rates of obesity and has been found to help women return to their pre-pregnancy weight faster.    A Global Deficiency  Globally less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed according to the World Health Organization (WHO).     Adequate breastfeeding support for mothers and families could save many young lives through improving the best source of nourishment for infants and young children ...