Added: Aug 30, 2010
A Brigham and Women's Hospital study shows women with a family history of breast cancer may lower their risk if they breastfeed a child. Researchers also say the benefits don't appear to change based on how long a woman breastfeeds. Cleveland Clinic Women's Health expert Dr. Holly Thacker says there are several positive benefits linked with breastfeeding like reducing risk of postpartum depression in moms and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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