Full list of potential benefits ⬇️-Lower risk of postpartum hemorrhage-Decreases postnatal bleeding/shorter lochia phase-Increase in milk production, as it provides the hormones placental lactogen and prolactin-Restoration of iron lost at birth/prevents postpartum anemia-Helps fight the ‘baby blues’, PPD (postpartum depression), PPA (postpartum anxiety)-Replenishment and regulation of hormones; helps balance hormone fluctuations-Improved and accelerated healing and recovery-Provide natural pain