jeugdgezondheidszorg Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant (Heinig, Davis, Ped Clin North Am, 2001) decreases the incidence or severity of –gastrointestinal infection –otitis media –lower respiratory infections –urinary tract infections decreases probably the incidence of –overweight and obesity –IDDM (Gerstein 1994:OR 1.63, 95%CI: 1.22-2.17) –inflammatory bowel disease