THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS National Breastfeeding Month MGH RESEARCH SHOWS THAT BREASTFED BABIES HAVE LOWER RISKS OF: Asthma Leukemia (during childhood) Obesity (during childhood) Ear infections Eczema (atopic dermatitis) Diarrhea and vomiting Respiratory infections Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Type 2 Diabetes www womenshealth gov/breastfeeding FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER CALL (765) 660-6860 for questions and concerns. www.mgh.net THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS National Breastfeeding Month MGH RESEARCH SHOWS THAT BREASTFED BABIES HAVE LOWER RISKS OF: Asthma Leukemia (during childhood) Obesity (during childhood) Ear infections Eczema (atopic dermatitis) Diarrhea and vomiting Respiratory infections Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Type 2 Diabetes www womenshealth gov/breastfeeding FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER CALL (765) 660-6860 for questions and concerns. www.mgh.net