You and your baby will have increased health benefits when you breastfeed past 6 months!
Benefits of breastfeeding for mom include a reduced risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Research has shown that the longer a woman breastfeeds, the less likely she is to develop these conditions or diseases, or the less severe it will be. While breastfeeding doesn’t make you immune from these conditions, it does significantly reduce your risk.
Additional breastfeeding benefits for moms:
- Women who lactate for a total of two or more years reduce their chances of developing breast cancer.
- Women who breastfeed their children have been shown to be less likely to develop uterine, endometrial or ovarian cancer.
- Breastfeeding releases oxytocin, which causes the uterus to return to its normal size more quickly, and reduces postpartum depression.
So keep going, mama! We’re here to support you, every step of the way!
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