5 Referencing citations for benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for both mothers and infants.
1. "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk." Pediatrics, vol. 129, no. 3, 2012, pp. e827-e841.
2. Victora, Cesar G., et al. "Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect." The Lancet, vol. 387, no. 10017, 2016, pp. 475-490.
3. Ip, Sylvia, et al. "Breastfeeding and maternal and infant health outcomes in developed countries." Evidence report/technology assessment, no. 153, 2007.
4. Oddy, Wendy H. “Breastfeeding protects against illness and infection in infants and young children: a review of the evidence.” Breastfeeding review, vol. 17, no. 2, 2009, pp. 7-18.
5. "The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding." Office of the Surgeon General (US), 2011.