All of the following are potential health benefits of lactation that benefit the mother except

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All of the potential health benefits listed (reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, lengthened birth intervals, increased energy expenditure aiding in weight loss, and contraction of the uterus after birth) are benefits that are specific to the mother. However, the reduced risk of all types of cancer is a potential health benefit of lactation that benefits both the mother and the child.

All of the Following Are Potential Health Benefits of Lactation