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Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.

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Breastfeeding Benefits – For Mom, Too

It’s well known that breastfeeding benefits babies in numerous ways. Breast milk contains just the right balance of nutrients and is gentlest on a baby's systems. It also provides different kinds of disease-fighting agents that help prevent infections. But did you know that breastfeeding also has many benefits to mothers?

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