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The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons – the joyful bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Read on for tips and suggestions to help you successfully breastfeed.
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Why breastfeeding is important
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Learning to breastfeed
| Common breastfeeding challenges
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Breastfeeding in public
| Pumping and milk storage
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Going back to work
| Breastfeeding and everyday life | |
Government in action on breastfeeding | Share your storyAlison from Indiana says... My daughter is almost 13 months old and is still nursing. My goal was to breastfeed until she turned 1 year, but we'll probably continue until at least 18 months. My daughter has always nursed very ... (more) |
Call to Action 
(PDF, 931 KB) describes specific steps people can take to participate in a society-wide approach to support mothers and babies who are breastfeeding. – From the United States Breastfeeding Committee – From Birth; by Avery, Zimmermann, Underwood, and MagnusSurgeon General’s Perspectives: The Status of Breastfeeding Today (PDF, 1.22 MB) – By Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, Former US Surgeon GeneralMothers and Children Benefit from Breastfeeding (PDF, 40 KB) – By Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, Former US Surgeon GeneralContent last updated August 01, 2010.
Resources last updated August 01, 2010.
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