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Benefits to Breastfeeding

Overwhelming scientific evidence has proved that breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. It is the perfect food for their gut. It reaps great health benefits for not only the baby but the mother, her family, the health care system and our society as well. So lets look at the facts:The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Here is why: Continue reading

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