"A minimum of $3.6 billion would be saved if breastfeeding were increased from current levels (64..."

“A minimum of $3.6 billion would be saved if breastfeeding were increased from current levels (64 percent in-hospital, 29 percent at 6 months) to those recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General (75 and 50 percent). This figure is likely an underestimation of the total savings because it represents cost savings from the treatment of only three childhood illnesses: otitis media, gastroenteritis, and necrotizing enterocolitis.”

- USDA ERS - The Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Review and Analysis (via whenrobotsreproduce)