The health benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and infant have been extensively researched and documented in the literature. Breastfed infants experience lower rates of ear infections and diarrhea, and have reduced risk for obesity, diabetes (types I and II), eczema, asthma, lower respiratory infections, and childhood leukemia (Kramer & Kakuma, 2001; AAP, 2005; WHO, 2011). Mothers engaging in breastfeeding also experience lower rates of type II diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and post-partum depression (Kramer & Kakuma, 2001; AAP, 2005; WHO, 2011).