advantages of breastfeeding

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Reduces risk of breast cancer
benefits for the mother
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Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
benefits for the mother
2 of 12
Reduces risk of osteoporosis (weak bones)
benefits for the mother
3 of 12
Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
benefits for the mother
4 of 12
Reduced risk of obesity
benefits for the mother
5 of 12
reduced risk of infections, with fewer visits to hospital as a result
benefits for the baby
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reduced risk of diarrhoea and vomiting, with fewer visits to hospital as a result
benefits for the baby
7 of 12
reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
benefits for the baby
8 of 12
reduced risk of childhood leukaemia
benefits for the baby
9 of 12
reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
benefits for the baby
10 of 12
reduced risk of obesity
benefits for the baby
11 of 12
cardiovascular disease in adulthood
benefits for the baby
12 of 12

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Reduces risk of ovarian cancer

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benefits for the mother

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Reduces risk of osteoporosis (weak bones)

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Card 4

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Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

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Card 5

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Reduced risk of obesity

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