Who can breastfeed? Why breastfeed?

Who can breastfeed?

• Working mothers

• Mothers of multiples

• Mothers who want to nurse

• Mothers of premature infants

• Mothers of babies in special situations

Why breastfeed?

• Helps calm and soothe your baby while building a special bond

• It provides all the nutrients needed and in the right amounts for your baby

• Breast milk is ready and available with nothing to buy, carry, heat or measure

• Provides protection against illness, allergies, earaches, diarrhea and tooth decay

• It is easy for your baby to digest so they experience less diarrhea, constipation and spitting up