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The benefits for the infant are truly amazing but mothers should keep in mind that breastfeeding has benefits for her too: Rapid shrinking of the uterus and reduced blood loss post partum due to the breastfeeding hormones Less blood loss due to suppression of menstruation as long as breastfeeding continues through night Faster return to pre-pregnancy weight due to substantial increased energy needs Decreased risk for breast, endometrial and ovarian cancer (negatively correlated with total months of breastfeeding) Convenient, cost free, less missed work, environmentally friendly When Breastfeeding Is Not Perfect While we have highlighted many important benefits of human milk in infant development, there are also some situations in which breastfeeding is not advised
Anecdotal evidence does not show any immediate adverse effects
B12 injections can help ensure that pregnant women have adequate levels of the vitamin to support a healthy pregnancy and reduce the risk of complications
It might feel good initially, but it can also intensify any existing discomfort
Nutrition experts have not established a tolerable upper intake level for vitamin B12 (the maximum safe amount per day)