Breastfeeding

When an infant gets his source of food through a woman's breast milk it is called breastfeeding. A mother's milk is tailored to every nutritional need of her baby. Research has proven that babies who are breastfed have fewer and less serious illnesses. These reduced illnesses include fewer ear infections, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, SIDS and diabetes. Breast fed babies also have less diarrhea.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests breastfeeding for at least the first six months after birth but preferably for the first year. Even if a baby is breast fed for only a few weeks after birth it still gives tremendous benefits. There are also benefits to the mother who breast feeds. Nursing for only a few months can reduce the risks of ovarian cancer, breast cancer and uterine cancer. A breast feeding mother is benefiting herself and her baby at the same time.

1. Get a breast pump
2. Practice pumping 2 weeks before returning to work
3. Talk to your employer
4. Get baby used to a bottle
5. Plan for a place to store the pumped milk
6. Choose your wardrobe with nursing in mind
7. Don't cry over spilled milk
8. Get support from co-workers
9. Breast feed full time when not at work

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor about medical issues concerning Breastfeeding.

• Better Make It a Double: Breastfeeding Twins and Multiples

• Breastfeeding 123: An Inspiration to Breastfeeding Mothers of Multiples (April 10, 2007)

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