What are the real benefits to breastfeeding?

Benefits to baby: 1, meets all nutritional needs 2, easy digestion & less likely to develop stomach upset, constipation & diarrhoea 3, bm is with antibodies, so improves immunity 4, close body contact & interaction aids in creating special bond between mom & baby 4, reduces the risk of SIDS, obesity, diabetes in adulthood 5, breastfed babies are known to have higher IQ scores and better eyesight. Benefits to mom : 1, Early sucking helps me to contract faster & reduces blood loss after childbirth 2, delays return of menstrual period and exclusive breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive 3, burn calories and helps to shed some gain gained during pregnancy 4, Risk of developing breast, ovarian and womb cancers, heart diseases and osteoporosis is lower Breastfeeding is good for family & community too. 1, free & convenient 2, environmentally friendly 3, baby will not fall sick so easily, so medical cost is reduced. u r also less likely to miss work as a result 4, we can save money from the direct cost of formula milk and from fewer visits to the doctor. Really many many benefits to breastfeeding. May be one can write a book on it