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17 Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding

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17 Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding

5. Breast Size Has No Impact On Milk

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Whether you have a large cup size or a small one, there is absolutely no impact on the amount of milk that you produce. According to The Bump, a mum’s breast size is not related to how much milk she makes, so mums with larger boobs definitely aren’t producing more!

6. Breastfeeding May Reduce The SIDS Risk

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There’s still so much we don’t know about what causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), but many studies have suggested that breastfeeding can lessen a baby’s risk. A study by the American Academy of Paediatrics suggested that breastfeeding was an effective SIDS protector, an effect made stronger when breastfeeding is exclusive.

7. Your Milk Smells Unique

You baby has a nose for a good meal, and within the first few weeks of their birth, they can tell the difference between your milk and the milk of another woman. This is because each mother’s milk has a unique scent that her kid absolutely loves!

8. Breastfeeding Saves Big Money

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We know that breastfeeding is hardly completely free if you’re buying pumps, storage bottles and nursing bras, but in the long-run it’s definitely the cheaper option over formula. Estimates vary, but most consider breastfeeding to be cheaper by around $2,000 or more over the year!

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