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Why Breastfeed? 
The Case for Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding has gotten some bad press in the past couple of years. If you are struggling with breastfeeding--of just feeling discouraged--you may wonder why you should continue. Are the effects of breastfeeding trivial? Or is it something that can have lifetime health effects? 

As you can see from the articles below, the health benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented and quite powerful. In short, it is very much worth your  time and effort.

UNICEF Brief on Breastfeeding 2015

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

The Breastfeeding Report Card: United States 2014

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeed: It’s Glamorous!

How does formula compare to breast milk?

Breastfeeding is Good for Business

Deconstructing Gerber

Still not sure? These articles should help.

The Surgeon General's Report on Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries

World Health Organization's Evidence on the Long-Term Effects of Breastfeeding