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Benefits
for Mom | Benefits
for Baby | Benefits
for Society
Environmentally Friendly
Breastfeeding is natural, creates no
waste products, requires no heating and is not
manufactured, packaged or transported thereby
creating no environmental impact. 1
Reduced Healthcare
Costs
Breastfeeding reduces the number of work days
lost due to a child's illness and medical costs
associated with a sick child.1
Economic Benefits
Breastfeeding helps maximize the family budget
by reducing the amount of money spent annually
on formula.1
References:
1. United States Breastfeeding Committee
(2002). Benefits of Breastfeeding. Raleigh, NC:
United States Breastfeeding Committee
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