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Latinas may be comfortable breastfeeding as a result of cultural norms, as nursing a baby—either in front of family and friends or in public—is more accepted in Latin cultures. But whatever their reasons, they are doing themselves and their babies a huge favor. Yes, that’s right: breastfeeding benefits both baby and mom. Here’s why: