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preterm infants who receive human milk are up to 10 times less likely to develop necrotising enterocolitis.

This is a potentially fatal condition that involves inflammation of the tissues in the gut - this can lead to perforation.

Breastmilk is thought to contain bacteriocidal and immune-modulating effects.
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Necrotising Enterocolitis
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Breastfeeding can improve bonding between mother and baby and decrease the risk of post-partum depression.
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Reduces risk of post-partum depression
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Aspiration refers to material entering the airway and lungs by accident. This can just be due to the immaturity of the muscles in the mouth, larynx and top of the oesophagus.

Aspiration can occur with any food or liquid such as juice, milk or formula. Therefore, breastfeeding is not protective of this.
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a
Reduces risk of aspiration
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There us a lower risk of SIDS in those infants that have been breastfed compared to those who were never breastfed.

There is a positive correlation between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and decreased risk of developing SIDS.
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Reduces risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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Breastfeeding for 12 consecutive months results in a reduction in the mother's risk of breast cancer.
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c
Reduces mother's risk of breast cancer
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Breastfeeding
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Paediatrics
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A 25 year old gives birth to a healthy boy on the labour ward.

This was her first pregnancy and first birth. She is deciding whether to breastfeed and asks you what benefits there are.

Which of these is NOT a recognised benefit?
a