Explain why breastfeeding is beneficial to the mother.

What will be an ideal response?


Earlier recovery from pregnancy due to the action of hormones that promote a quicker return of the uterus to its prepregnancy state

Decreased risk of ovarian and premenopausal breast cancer

Potential for quicker return to prepregnancy weight

Potential for delayed ovulation and therefore reduced chances of pregnancy (a short-term benefit, however)

Potential bone remineralization to levels exceeding those before lactation

Less postpartum bleeding

Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes among women with no history of gestational diabetes

Reduced risk of Metabolic Syndrome later in life

Reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis if the mother breastfeeds for more than 12 months during her lifetime

Decreased feelings of depression in postpartum period after childbirth

Lower household food costs (extra food for a breastfeeding mother is less expensive than infant formula)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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