Benefits of Breastfeeding

  • Reduced risk of breast cancer

  • Reduced risk of ovarian cancer

  • Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

  • Reduced risk of high blood pressure

For the Lactating Parent

For the Baby

Breastfed babies have a lower risk of:

  • Asthma

  • Obesity

  • Type 1 diabetes

  • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

  • Ear infections

  • GI infections (stomach bugs)

Breast milk gives mom’s antibodies to baby. These antibodies help babies develop a strong immune system.

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