Your body makes your baby's first food.  Keep giving your baby the best food...Breastmilk.

What’s in it for your baby?

       Your breastmilk is made for your baby, AND it also…

• Lowers the chance of ear infections
• Helps your baby to be smarter
• Decreases the chance of sudden infant death
• Adjusts to the needs of your baby
• Helps you and your baby bond
• Digests easier for your baby (less spit-up)

 What’s in it for you?

• You’ll feel closer to your baby

• Gives you time to sit down and enjoy your baby

• Helps you to cope with stress

• It’s convenient – no bottles or formula to prepare

• It’s always the right temperature

• Decreases risk of female cancers

• Helps you lose pregnancy weight faster

• Helps you stop bleeding sooner

 What’s in it for your family?

• Breastfeeding can save you and your family more than $200 every month in formula costs

• WIC moms who breastfeed may get a larger food package (ask your WIC office for details)

 Prepare for Breastfeeding…

• Ask someone in your life to be your mentor and your support. The best support is a family member or friend that has been a breastfeeding mom. 

• If possible, get a breast pump. There are many resources to purchase or rent breast pumps.

Download Breastfeeding Brochure (PDF)

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