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Facts about

breastfeeding

WHY
BREASTFEEDING IS
IMPORTANT?
BENEFITS OF BENEFITS OF
BREASTFEEDING FOR THE BREASTFEEDING FOR THE
BABY BABY
Protects against allergies and eczema Lowers the risk of breast and ovarian
Causes less stomach upset, diarrhea, and cancer
constipation than formula Helps to lose Triggers your uterus to
Reduces the risk of viruses, urinary tract shrink back to prepregnancy size
infections, inflammatory bowel disease, pregnancy weight
gastroenteritis, ear infections, and May lower the risk of osteoporosis
respiratory infections Heals the body after delivery
Lessens the risk of SIDS Delays menstruation
Makes vaccines more effective Can give some natural birth-control
Protects against diseases such as spinal protection
meningitis, type 1 diabetes, and Gives closeness with your baby
Hodgkin's lymphoma Saves money
Gives less time off work

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