1. Breastfeeding is linked to a lower risk of these health problems
In all infants
In premature infants
In mothers
Ear infections
Necrotizing enterocolitis (severe bowel injury)
Type 2 Diabetes
Stomach viruses & diarrhea
Feeding intolerance
Breast cancer
Respiratory infections
Hospital-acquired infections
Ovarian cancer
Asthma
Longer hospital stays
Postpartum depression
Atopic dermatitis
Developmental delays
Metabolic syndrome (obesity, diabetes & high blood pressure)
Types 1 & 2 Diabetes
Lower IQ on cognitive tests
Bleeding after birth
Obesity
Weight retention after birth
Childhood leukemia
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Source “Breastfeeding & Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries.”
Evidence Report/Technology Assessment # 153, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services,