Abstract
Infants who are breastfed experience fewer incidences of infectious and noninfectious diseases and less severe cases of diarrhea, respiratory infections, and ear infections. This article reviews the benefits to mother and child of breastfeeding and provides information for situations in which breastfeeding should not be implemented.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Breast Feeding* / adverse effects
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Breast Feeding* / psychology
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Child Development
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Chronic Disease / epidemiology
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Communicable Diseases / epidemiology
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Communicable Diseases / immunology
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Female
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Humans
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Immunity, Maternally-Acquired
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Infant
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Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
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Infant Welfare*
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Infant, Newborn* / growth & development
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Infant, Newborn* / immunology