There are a number of benefits of breastfeeding, many of which continue even after breastfeeding is discontinued. The benefits for the infant and mother increase as breastfeeding continues. However, even breastfeeding for a short period of time provides some protection.
For Families - Families who breastfeed experience:

  Reduced infant feeding costs. Infant formula and associated supplies are estimated to [...]

There are a number of benefits of breastfeeding, many of which continue even after breastfeeding is discontinued. The benefits for the infant and mother increase as breastfeeding continues. However, even breastfeeding for a short period of time provides some protection.
For Mothers - Compared to mothers who feed formula, women who breastfeed experience:

  Reduced blood loss after childbirth as [...]

There are a number of benefits of breastfeeding, many of which continue even after breastfeeding is discontinued. The benefits for the infant and mother increase as breastfeeding continues. However, even breastfeeding for a short period of time provides some protection.
For infants - Some of the benefits of breastfeeding for infants include the following:

  Better digestive tract function [...]