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Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding

April 27, 2009 16 Comments

Extended breastfeeding is accepted in breastfeeding terminology to mean nursing your child for more than a year. Despite my commitment to … [Read more...]

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Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk

March 11, 2009 Leave a Comment

New studies show that the longer you breastfeed, the greater your chances of preventing ovarian, breast and possibly endometrial cancer. The … [Read more...]

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Medical Benefits of Breastfeeding

December 21, 2008 1 Comment

Beyond the nurturing and nutrition breast milk offers numerous medical benefits to both the mother and baby. Read on for more info: 1. Breast … [Read more...]

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Breast is Best – Benefits of Breastfeeding

December 18, 2008 9 Comments

Breastfeeding your baby is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Breastfeeding benefits your child, yourself, your pocketbook and the environment. … [Read more...]

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