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#1. Breastfed children are less likely to have:

A. Diarrhea

B. Ear infections

C. Pneumonia

D. All of the above

The correct answer is D. All of the above.

The antibodies found in breastmilk help protect a child from many diseases and infections. Children who are breastfed also are less likely to develop allergies or obesity. Breastfeeding for at least 6 months also helps protect against sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

#2. Besides protecting your child against disease, what is another advantage of breastfeeding?

A. Breastmilk is easier to digest than formula

B. Breastmilk doesn't need to be prepared

C. Breastmilk is free and readily available

D. All of the above

The correct answer is D. All of the above .

Breastfeeding also helps mother and baby bond, because of the close physical contact involved.

#3. How does breastfeeding help the mother?

A. Breastfeeding helps you get back to your normal weight

B. Breastfeeding reduces your risk for ovarian cancer

C. Breastfeeding increases bone strength

D. A and B

The correct answer is D. A and B .

Breastfeeding helps the uterus contract after delivery. It also cuts the risk for breast cancer in women who have not gone through menopause. Although a woman loses some bone mass when first breastfeeding (because breastmilk contains calcium), breastfeeding does not increase the risk for osteoporosis. With a healthy diet, your bone density recovers after you stop breastfeeding. Overall, the longer you breastfeed, the better it is for both you and your child. Women should continue breastfeeding for a year or more, if they want to.

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#1. Breastfed children are less likely to have:

#2. Besides protecting your child against disease, what is another advantage of breastfeeding?

#3. How does breastfeeding help the mother?