If you are an expecting mother in New York, you have most likely been spending a lot of time and effort preparing for the little one. There is so much to do, but we know you can get it done! For one less thing to worry about, you should know that mothers who are covered by Health Plus insurance from Amerigroup are eligible to receive a free breast pump with their insurance benefits. This comes as a relief to many moms, as high-quality electric breast pumps are expensive. A Medical Supply wants to do our part to help expecting mothers get ready for their new baby, so we provide the best breast pumps from your favorite brands like Ameda, Medela, Ardo, and Spectra. We handle the insurance claim for you to make things extra simple. Head over to our insurance page now to get started, or continue reading to learn about some proven benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your little one.  

Breastfeeding Is A Choice

There is no right or wrong way to feed a baby. Baby formula does a great job at providing babies with the nutrients they need to grow and develop, and mothers who choose to not breastfeed should feel confident that their babies are still receiving a proper diet. With that said, baby formula can only do so much, and there are a few benefits of breast milk that formula cannot replicate.

Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Babies

Infants who are breastfed exclusively for the first six months of life have been shown to be healthier than babies who are formula-fed as a group. Part of this is because breast milk contains disease-fighting antibodies that are passed along from the mom to the baby. This helps to boost the little one’s immune system, which is very fragile during infancy, resulting in fewer cases of infections, diseases, and diarrhea. Breastfed babies have also been shown to have about half the risk of succumbing to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) than formula-fed babies.

The advantages that a baby receives from being breastfed don’t stop after infancy, though. Children who were breastfed as babies have a much lower risk of developing chronic illnesses like asthma, allergies, Crohn’s disease, obesity, and diabetes.

Benefits Of Breastfeeding For Moms

Mothers who breastfeed reap almost as many benefits as their babies do, making it a win-win situation for everybody. Nursing has been shown to reduce the risk of postpartum depression and lower stress levels. This is because nursing releases a hormone called oxytocin. This hormone helps to create a bond with your baby, as well as promote relaxation. This hormone also promotes the contraction of a new mom’s uterus, reducing the amount of postpartum bleeding.  Mothers who breastfeed also report feeling more confident in being able to provide for their babies. When you consider the combination of a free breast pump and supplies with insurance as well as fewer trips to the doctor, breastfeeding is a very good economic choice as well.

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