Breastfeeding mothers burn calories while breastfeeding. Therefore, women who breastfeed tend to lose weight and return to pre-pregnancy body weight faster than women who breastfeed formula. It is also a natural contraceptive. Doctors say breastfeeding is 98% effective and works better than any form of birth control or condoms. In some parts of Africa they use breastfeeding as a method of birth control because it is the most effective way. The best part, though, is that it creates a bonding moment between mother and baby that will never happen again when the baby is old enough. (Advantages of