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What are the pros and cons of breastfeeding and formula feeding?

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Breast Feeding Perks: For baby: improved immunity, superior brain&eye development, fewer allergies&GI problems, enhanced cognitive functioning, reduced risk of obesity/all obesity related diseases, etc. etc. etc. etc. For mother: lose weight faster, saves time, money and environmental resources, bonds more readily, reduces risk of breast/ ovarian cancer&multiple systemic diseases. Risk is low weight gain.

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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