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  • Breastfeeding and health ou...
    Dieterich, Christine M; Felice, Julia P; O'Sullivan, Elizabeth; Rasmussen, Kathleen M

    The Pediatric clinics of North America, 02/2013, Letnik: 60, Številka: 1
    Journal Article

    Worldwide, breastfeeding saves the lives of infants and reduces their disease burden. Breastfeeding also reduces the disease burden for mothers. This article examines who chooses to breastfeed and for how long in the United States. It also reviews the latest evidence about the consequences of breastfeeding for the health of the infant and mother. This review provides support for current national and international recommendations that support breastfeeding.