Milking-ly Good, Why should all mothers breastfeed?

Better immunity for babies

Breastmilk is designed to feed, nourish and protect the baby. It contains antibodies, vitamins and nutrients to prevent early childhood infections and illness. Reports have also shown that breastfed babies resist diseases like cancer and diabetes later on in their lives.

Mothers are less likely to develop illnesses

Research has proven that breastfeeding mothers are less likely to develop osteoporosis and have a lower risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer.

Economical

In Singapore, an average yearly milk expense per child varies from $500 to $800. Not only will you save on formula milk, but also on the milk bottles and accessories.

Convenient and fuss-free

Most babies get up at night. This is especially frequent among newborns. By directly latching your baby and feeding them on demand, you save yourself the hassle of leaving the bedroom to prepare or warm up the milk.

No milk is wasted

There is no need to worry about preparing the bottle in public or wasting away a bottle of pre-prepared milk that has gone sour. Each time when our baby cries for milk, it is all 'ready' for their consumption.

Travel light

Because you don’t have to bring any bottles, milk supplies - packing and travelling is made simpler and lighter.

Hassle-free

Bottle-fed babies are prone to allergies. Some may have reactions to formula milk and new mothers might have to do test-and-trial methods on the different types of formula brands before finding the most suitable one for their baby. On the other hand, breastfeeding mothers and their babies don’t have to go through this hassle as majority of babies do not reject their mothers’ milk.

Deeper bonds

Research has found that babies who are breastfed are closer to their mothers and have a special bonding with them. In an American study, scientists have found that “the breastfeeding mother has a stronger sense of confidence and connection with her baby while nursing him or her as compared to carrying the foetus in her womb”.