Breastfeeding your baby can help reduce the risk of the following cancers in women:Breast CancerBreastfeeding can slightly lower a womans risk of breast cancer. Breastfeeding reduces a womans number of menstrual cycles thus decreasing a womans exposure to hormones like estrogen. Estrogen production can be a factor in the growth of breast cancer cells.

Ovarian CancerBreastfeeding may reduce a womans risk of developing ovarian cancer due to the delay of ovulation. The more a woman ovulates, the more the risk of cancer cell mutation that could trigger the onset of ovarian cancer.

Parrish Medical Center cares for women in every stage, whether through supporting a healthy pregnancy, diagnosing and treating disease or easing the transition to menopause. Parrish Medical Centers team-based care philosophy ensures your concerns will be heard, understood and treated appropriately.

PMCs Womens Care provides a full range of gynecologic services, from routine medical screenings and treatments to gynecologic surgery, oncology and health navigation services.

If you would like more information about how breastfeeding can help improve your overall health and reduce your risk of certain cancers, visit parrishhealthcare.com or call 321-268-6682. Our team of health care professionals is here to answer all of your questions and ease your concerns.

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