Why Does Breastfeeding Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

CDC experts answer some frequently asked questions young women have about breast cancer and breast health. Watch Dr. Lisa Richardson, an oncologist and Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at CDC, explain why breastfeeding your babies can lower your risk of breast cancer. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cancer/2018/47924792breastfeeding-richardson.mp4