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There are many benefits to breastfeeding.  Perhaps this is why breastfeeding rates are skyrocketing in the United States.  Breastfeeding decreases the risk of ovarian cancer and diabetes in the mother.  It also helps the mother to lose weight faster because breastfeeding helps the uterus return to its regular shape.  This allows the mother to get her stomach back into shape as well.  Breastfeeding also helps decrease the risk of obesity in babies later on in life because breastfed babies have to work in order to extract the milk from the breast.  This teaches the baby how to take pauses and stop eating once they are full. With breastfeeding there is no preparing, cleaning, or buying of anything.  It saves parents money because they don’t have to buy formula and they have fewer doctor bills as a result of healthier babies.  It also promotes bonding between the mother and the child. 

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Breastfeeding rates in the U.S are on the rise.  According to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of breastfeeding moms in the U.S. has risen to 77%.  More mothers are beginning to breastfeed for the correct recommended amount of time, and they are now aware of all the benefits that come along with breastfeeding.  Some of the benefits include: protection against diseases for the mom and the baby, a way to bond with the baby, a way for the baby to receive proper nutrients and antibodies, and it is also a way to save money on baby formula.