Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

New studies show that the longer you breastfeed, the greater your chances of preventing ovarian, breast and possibly endometrial cancer.  The following article claims “every two months of breastfeeding reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25pc for the mother.”  Breast milk also kills cancer cells so it is beneficial to your baby as well.  Just a few more reasons to keep you breastfeeding!

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/breastfeeding-cuts-cancer-risk-1668288.html

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