Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Quick Concepts are short videos that describe a key physiological or theoretical concept or demonstrate a brief procedure. This video discusses the short-term and long-term benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and mother. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please watch the full video "Breastfeeding" youtu.be/H4z9OA498ho

AUTHORS
Lucy Rubin , BA
Tufts University School of Medicine

Amanda Growdon, MD
Hospitalist and Clerkship Director
Boston Children's Hospital

DATES
Initial publication: August 16, 2023

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CITATION
Rubin L, Growdon AS, Callas C, Fantasia K, Marques B, Wolbrink TA. Benefits of Breastfeeding. 8/2023. youtu.be/fsi1-e7rW3k. From: Rubin L, Growdon AS, Callas C, Fantasia K, Marques B, Wolbrink TA. Breastfeeding. 8/2021. OPENPediatrics. youtu.be/H4z9OA498ho.