101 reasons to breastfeed

In an effort to shorten this, I've only left the headings of each number (so it's missing the explanation and references cited)  You can find the FULL info at http://www.promom.org/101/index.html

1. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding
   
2. The American Dietetic Association promotes breastfeeding
   
3. Breast milk is more digestible than formula
   
4. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of breast cancer
   
5. Baby's suckling helps shrink mother's uterus after childbirth
   
6. Formula feeding increases baby girls' risk of developing breast cancer in later life
   
7. Formula Feeding is associated with lower I.Q.
   
8. Breast milk is always ready and comes in a nicer package than formula does
   
9. Breast milk helps pass meconium
   
10. Breast milk contains immunities to diseases and aids in the development of baby's immune system.
    
11. Breastfeeding satisfies baby's emotional needs and increases bonding between mother and baby
    
12. Breast milk provides perfect infant nutrition
    
13. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer
    
14. Nursing helps mom lose weight after baby is born
    
15. Pre-term milk is specially designed for premature infants
    
16. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend it
17. Breastfeeding protects against Crohn's disease (intestinal disorder)
    
18. Formula feeding increases risk of children developing diabetes
    
19. Breastfeeding baby helps decrease insulin requirements in diabetic mothers
    
20. Breastfeeding may help stabilize progress of maternal endometriosis
    
21. Baby's suckling helps prevent post-partum hemorrhage in mother
    
22. Not breastfeeding increases mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer
    
23. Formula feeding increases chances of baby developing allergies
    
24. Breast milk lowers risk of baby developing asthma
    
25. Formula feeding increases baby's risk of otitis media (ear infections)
    
26. Formula feeding may increase risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
    
27. Breastfeeding protects baby against diarrheal infections
    
28. Breastfeeding protects baby against bacterial meningitis
    
29. Breastfeeding protects baby against respiratory infections
    
30. Formula fed babies have a higher risk of developing certain childhood cancers
    
31. Breastfeeding decreases chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis
    
32. Breastfeeding decreases child's chances of contracting Hodgkins disease
    
33. Breastfeeding protects baby against some vision defects
    
34. Breastfeeding decreases chances of osteoporosis
    
35. Breast milk aids in proper intestinal development
    
36. Cow's milk is an intestinal irritant
    
37. Formula-fed babies are more at risk for obesity in later life
    
38. Breastfed babies have less chance of cardiopulmonary distress while feeding
39. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing ulcerative colitis
    
40. Breast milk protects against hemophilus b. bacteria
    
41. Breastfed babies require shorter pre- and post-surgical fasting
42. Breastfeeding results in less sick days for parents
    
43. Breastfeeding enhances vaccine effectiveness
    
44. Breastfed babies have less chance of developing necrotizing enterocolitis
    
45. Breastfeeding contributes to optimal child spacing
    
46. Breastfeeding is easier than using formula
    
47. Breast milk is free
    
48. Formula is expensive
    
49. Formula costs the government (and taxpayers) millions of dollars
    
50. Breastfed babies require fewer doctor visits
    
51. Breast milk always has the right proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein
    
52. Breast milk acts like a natural tranquilizer for baby
    
53. Breastfeeding acts like a natural tranquilizer for mom
    
54. Breast milk tastes better than formula
    
55. Breastfed babies are healthier over-all
56. Breastfed babies are less likely to die before their third birthday
    
57. Breast milk is always the right temperature
    
58. Breastfeeding mothers spend less time and money on doctor visits
    
59. Fewer waste packaging products
    
60. No bottles to tote
    
61. Breastfeeding may lower the risk of developing high cholesterol
    
62. No need to refrigerate
    
63. Cow's milk is designed for baby cows, while human milk is designed for human babies
    
64. Breast milk aids in the proper development of a baby's gastrointestinal tract
    
65. Breast milk provides natural pain relief for baby
66. Human milk is the perfect food for a sick infant
67. A breastfeeding Mom gets more sleep
68. Babies that nurse are happier at night
More sleep for dad
69. Less equipment to maintain and store
Less equipment to buy
Breastmilk has never been recalled due to manufacturing problems

71. Fresh breast milk is never contaminated with bacteria
    
72. No need to worry about which brand is better
73. No need to worry about adding contaminated water
    
74. Breastfed babies get fewer stomach infections
75. Facilitates proper dental and jaw development
    
76. Breastfed babies have less tooth decay 
77. Less money spent on corrective orthodontia
    
78. Better speech development
    
79. Less chance of baby getting eczema
    
80. Breastfed babies have great skin
    
81. Less spit-up
    
82. Breastfeeding is better for premature infants
    
83. Breast milk contains no genetically engineered materials
    
84. Breast Milk contains no synthetic growth hormones
    
85. Lack of breastfeeding associated with multiple sclerosis in later life
    
86. Less chance of inguinal hernia
    
87. Better cognitive development for low birth weight babies
    
88. Better social development
    
89. Decreased risk of baby developing urinary tract infections
    
90. Suckling optimizes hand-to-eye coordination
    
91. Breastfeeding protects mothers against anemia (iron deficiency)
    
92. Breastfeeding mothers spend less money on menstrual supplies
    
93. Breastfeeding is a self confidence booster for mom
    
94. Breast milk may help combat eye infections
    
95. Breastfeeding may lower blood pressure in Childhood
    
96. No worry about latest ingredient discovered to be missing from formula
    
97. Much nicer diaper changes
    
98. Breastfed babies smell fantastic
    
99. It's what breasts were designed for!

There really are 101 reasons here...but the number thingy got jacked up LMAO.