Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and baby. It provides ideal nutrition for infants and aids in their development. The nutrients and antibodies in breastmilk help protect babies from diseases. Mothers who breastfeed lower their risk of ovarian and breast cancer.

1. By
Dr. Maraey M. Khalil, MBBCh, MSc, MD
lecturer and consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Faculty of Medicine , Aswan University