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Why breastfeed your baby?
- Milk is always fresh, clean, and warm
- It's easy to do anywhere - cover up for privacy
- Makes night time feeding faster
Breastfeeding helps protect moms from:
- Breast and ovarian cancer
- Brittle bones (osteoporosis)
- Blood loss after birth
- Early return of periods
Breastfeeding reduces:
- Number of sick doctor visits
- Mom's tummy sooner
- Time missed from work/school
- Money spent on formula
Questions About...?
- Diet: Relax and eat well. If your diet is not the best, you will
still make great breastmilk.
- Medicines: Ask your doctor to be sure. Many medicines are safe
to take while nursing.
- Smoking: Try to quit. However, it is better to breastfeed than
to bottlefeed even if you smoke.
- Alcohol: It is best not to drink, but one glass of wine or beer
on special occasions is OK.
- HIV-positive, Active TB, Drug/Alcohol abuse, Active Chemotherapy:
Do not breastfeed.
For answers...Call WIC!
Breastfeeding helps protect your baby from:
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colic
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colds, coughs
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ear aches
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pneumonia
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bronchitis
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allergies
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diabetes
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effects of smoking
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SIDS (Sudden Infant Death)
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constipation
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Hodgkin's disease
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diarrhea
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Chron's disease
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tooth decay
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some childhood cancers
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See more information:
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For more information, contact Program Manager Rebecca Shively at (804) 864-7833
