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Breastfeeding: A Guide to Breastfeeding your Newborn Baby (Baby Guides - Breastfeeding)
Breastfeeding A Guide to Breastfeeding your Newborn Baby - Baby Guides - Breastfeeding Author:Office on Women's Health, US Department of Health and Human Services Breastfeeding - A Guide to Breastfeeding your Newborn Baby. This publication answers all the relevant questions regarding Breastfeeding your New Baby. It addresses all the common and not so common issues that may arise while breastfeeding as well as expelling some of the common myths. Why is breastfeeding important? - How long should you b... more »reastfeed? - Should you supplement with formula? - Can you take medicines if you are breastfeeding? - Can you breastfeed if you are sick? - Do you still need birth control if you are breastfeeding? - What do you do if your baby keeps crying? - Tips for getting off to a good start - How do you get your baby to latch? One of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant is to breastfeed. However, in the United States, although most mothers hope to breastfeed, and 75% of babies start out being breastfed, only 15% are exclusively breastfed 6 months later. Additionally, rates are significantly lower for African-American infants. The success rate among mothers who want to breastfeed can be greatly improved through active support from their families, friends, communities, clinicians, health care leaders, employers, and policymakers. Given the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of mothers and children, it is critical that we take action across the country to support breastfeeding.« less