(NaturalNews) The sobering statistic is that every day
approximately seven babies die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(SIDS). Recent research suggests the simple act of breastfeeding
may significantly reduce the risk of this disease and the
reduction may be particularly dramatic if the breastfeeding is
exclusive of formula feeding: Health Day reports. The study
published in the June 13 issue of Pediatrics found a 45%
reduction in SIDS risk in babies who received any amount of
breast milk and a whopping 73% reduction in those who were
breastfed exclusively. Aside from lowering SIDS risk, breast
feeding provides other advantages. Experts widely regard breast
milk as the best type of nourishment, as research indicates it
fosters infants' development and lessens the risk of diseases
for babies as well as their mothers. The American Academy of
Pediatrics notes it reduces babies' chances of contracting
infectious disease, ear infections and diarrhea. Breastfeeding
helps mothers to lose the weight gained during preg