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We spoke with registered nurse and lactation consultant, MaryAnn, about breastfeeding. Did you know breastfeeding provides a long list of benefits for both mom and baby?

Just a few benefits for babies are: 

  1. Reduced chance of childhood obesity
  2. Reduces risk of childhood cancer
  3. Building a healthy immune system

For mom:

  1. Reduces the risk of uterine and breast cancers
  2. Helps mom get back to her pre-pregnancy weight more quickly
  3. Protects against heart disease 

 

About Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat 
Meet the podcast that's here to equip you for what's next now that Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Hear from The Pregnancy Network staff and guest experts in their fields on topics like mental health and loneliness, what to do when you don't know what to do, caring for yourself holistically, and making empowered choices.