Breastfeeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby

• Easy to digest
• Fewer ear and respiratory infections
• Fewer sick days
• Straighter teeth
• Protects against SIDS
• Fewer allergies
• Less diarrhea
• Protects against cancer and diabetes

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom

• Promotes bonding
• Saves money
• Lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer
• Weight loss
• Decrease risk of Osteoporosis
• Fewer missed work and school days
• Ready to feed anytime and anywhere

Breastfeeding Resources

• Nutrition needs while breastfeeding  
• Weight loss during breastfeeding  
• Kellymom.com  
• baby gooroo  
• National Women's Health Information Center  
• Ask Dr. Sears  
• Work and Pump