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Breastfeeding: Ideal for Infants

By: Meg Dilts

Both babies and mothers gain many benefits from breastfeeding. Breast milk is easy to digest and contains antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breast and ovarian cancers.
Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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