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Five great benefits of breastfeeding

1. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most babies.
   As the baby grows, the mother’s breast milk will change to meet the baby’s nutritional needs.
2. Breastfeeding can reduce the mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
   Breastfeeding has health benefits for the mother too! Some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.
3. Breastfeeding can help protect babies against some short- and long-term illnesses and diseases.
   Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Breastfed babies are also less likely to have ear infections and stomach bugs.

2. Mothers can breastfeed anytime and anywhere.
   Mothers can feed their babies on the go without worrying about having to mix formula or prepare bottles. When traveling, breastfeeding can also provide a source of comfort for babies whose normal routine is disrupted.
3. Breast milk shares antibodies from the mother with her baby.
   These antibodies help babies develop a strong immune system and protect them from illnesses.