Breast Feeding Support

Breastfeeding

Link people to needed personal health services and assure provision of care when unavailable.

Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.

Breastfeeding

The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons, including:

•The joyful bonding with your baby

•The perfect nutrition only you can provide

•The cost savings

•The health benefits for both mother and baby In fact, breast milk has disease-fighting antibodies that can help protect infants from several types of illnesses.

And mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of some health problems, including breast cancer and type 2 diabetes. Fathers, partners, and other people in the mother’s support system can benefit from breastfeeding, too. Not only are there no bottles to prepare, but many people feel warmth, love, and relaxation just from sitting next to a mother and baby during breastfeeding.

Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a learned skill. It requires patience and practice. For some women, the learning stages can be frustrating and uncomfortable. And some situations make breastfeeding even harder, such as babies born early or health problems in the mother. The good news is that it will get easier, and support for breastfeeding mothers is growing. You are special because you can make the food that is uniquely perfect for your baby. Invest the time in yourself and your baby — for your health and for the bond that will last a lifetime.