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Breastfeeding benefits for mothers, based on del Ciampo and del Ciampo (37).
| Short-term benefits | Long-term benefits |
|---|---|
| Reduced probabilities of: | Reduced probabilities of: |
| Bleeding | Cancer (endometrium, breast, and ovarian) |
| Infection | Endometriosis |
| Adiposity and weight | Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases |
| Postpartum depression | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Stress and anxiety | Alzheimer disease |
| Get pregnant immediately | – |
