What's in it for me?

A healthier baby

Breastfed babies have fewer sick
     visits to the doctor
Breastfed children have higher
     IQs
Breastfeeding protects against
     some diseases

More Free Time & Money

No formula to buy
No mixing and heating
Less trips to the store
Less garbage to take out

A Sweeter Smelling Baby

Breastmilk is easy to digest
Messy diapers are not very
    smelly
Spit up does not stain clothes

Big Pluses for Mom and Dad

Quiet time together
Brings family closer
Mom heals faster

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Why Breastfeed?
  Side A
  Side B

Breastfeeding & Work
  Cover Page
  Introduction
  Preparing
  Pumping Hints
  Collecting Breastmilk
  Hand Expression
  Storing Breastmilk
  Tips for Mom & Baby
  Sample Schedule

Dad & Breastfeeding
  Side A
  Side B
 

How YOU can feed your breastfeeding baby

    Let mom breastfeed without        bottles for the first 3 weeks so
       she can make plenty of milk
    Ask WIC how to get a breast
       pump
    Help mom use the pump to
       express her milk
    Now you have mom's milk to
       feed your baby

Tips on Feeding Baby From a Bottle

   Practice giving the first bottle
       when baby is content or still
       sleepy
    Try different positions or
       different bottle nipples
    Some babies take bottles
       better when mom is not
       around
    Wrap baby in mom's shirt or
       nightgown. Mom's smell will
       help the baby want to eat

You Can Make a Differenece

When others tell mom:
   "Are you sure your baby is
    getting enough?"
   "Try to get the baby on a
    schedule. You're nursing all the
    time."
   "How are you going to feed your     baby when you go out?"

Support mom by saying:
   "I think you're doing a great
    job."
   "It makes me proud that our
    baby is healthy and happy."
   "We can call WIC for support."

Ways You Can Spend Time With Baby:

   Bring baby to mom to nurse
    Burp baby during feedings
    Bathe baby
    Hold and cuddle baby
    Take baby for a walk
    Talk, sing, and read to baby
    Play with baby