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Breastfeeding
Whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed is an important choice to think about before you have your baby. Ask your doctor about the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby and who can help you learn how to breastfeed. You can leave the Pregnancy section to visit our Breastfeeding section, which will give you the information you need to make an informed choice. Don't forget to come back to the Pregnancy section for more great information on getting ready for parenthood.
Check out our breastfeeding section:
- Why breastfeeding is important
- Finding support and information
- Learning to breastfeed
- Common breastfeeding challenges
- Breastfeeding in public
- Pumping and milk storage
- Going back to work
- Breastfeeding and everyday life
- Government in action on breastfeeding
Content last updated September 27, 2010.
Resources last updated September 27, 2010.
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