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Breastfeeding and Oral Health

Breastfeeding is one of the most important activities in infancy and early childhood. More than a nutritional choice, breastfeeding is a parenting choice, with proven benefits for mothers, infants, children, and families. Eighty million babies are born each year—four million in the United States alone—and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastfeeding and human milk are the best choice for every baby with few exceptions. 1,2

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