Are there any health benefits to breastfeeding past the age of six months?
* Yes, there are various health benefits to breastfeeding past six months of age. * Breastfeeding should continue for as long as mutually desired by both mother and baby, since the longer you breastfeed, the greater the benefits to your child. * Even for older infants and toddlers, breast milk provides energy, protein, essential fatty acids, and antibodies which protect against illnesses. *Furthermore, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada show new evidence indicating that extended breastfeeding reduces pre-menopausal breast cancer in you and obesity in your child.
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