Breastfeeding has been shown to provide health benefits to the
infant, including nutrients needed for healthy growth and
development as well as antibodies to protect them from many
illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends
that a baby be breastfed for at least 12 months, however even
babies who breastfeed for only a short period of time can
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Healthy people 2020 Breastfeeding: Increase the proportion of
infants who are ever breastfed to at least 81.9 percent. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, Pregnancy Risk Assessment
Monitoring System. Retrieved May 24, 2013, from
www.marchofdimes.com/peristats.