• Breastfeeding provides infants all the nutrients for the best physical and mental development.
• Breastmilk helps infants fight infections and develop healthy immune systems.
• Breastfeeding helps develop strong mother-child relationships.
• Mothers who choose to breastfeed are healthier, with less risk of ovarian and breast cancer, and wider child spacing.
• Breastfeeding is convenient with no bottles or nipples to prepare or refrigerate.
• Families who breastfeed save money on food and healthcare costs.
• Employers and communities benefit from healthier infants and children and less parent absenteeism from work.
• Breastfeeding contributes to a better environment by using less energy and creating less waste.

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