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(HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding has been proven more beneficial than formula for babies, but it also offers benefits for moms.

The womenshealth.gov website says potential benefits of breast-feeding include:

Less time and effort during feedings, and not having to sterilize bottles or mix formula.
Saving money from not having to buy formula.
Opportunities for bonding and relaxing with the infant.
Lower risk of health problems for the mother, including lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes and postpartum depression.
Fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently.

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