Breastfeeding shortly after birth is beneficial for the mother because it

A. initiates menstruation quickly after birth.
B. stimulates the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size.
C. maintains the weight gain experienced during pregnancy to support milk production.
D. results in 100% protection against getting pregnant until the termination of breastfeeding.


B

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