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Breastfeeding: benefits, risks and alternatives
1University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642, USA. ruth-lawrence@umc.rochester.edu
Obstetricians play a major role in guiding the infant feeding choices of their pregnant patients. The world literature continues to swell with reports and studies of the short- and long-term benefits to both mother and infant of breastfeeding. These benefits include protection against acute illnesses, long-term health protection, the psychological relationship and even savings in health care costs.
Obstetricians play a major role in guiding the infant feeding choices of their pregnant patients. The world literature continues to swell with reports and studies of the short- and long-term benefits to both mother and infant of breastfeeding. These benefits include protection against acute illnesses, long-term health protection, the psychological relationship and even savings in health care costs.