WHY IS BREASTMILK SO GREAT?

• Releases Feel-Good hormones
• Reduces risk of developing osteoporosis, ovarian and breast cancers, heart disease and diabetes
• Lowers chances of postpartum depression
• Saves money 
• Helps you recover from childbirth faster
• Gives mothers a strong sense of maternal fulfillment

• Perfect nutrition for your baby at every age
• Protection against illness by sharing antibodies from mom 
• Babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma, allergies, eczema, respiratory illnesses, digestive diseases and diabetes. It also reduces the risk of SIDS.
• Brain power- research shows a correlation with higher IQ 
• Ready and portable- you can breastfeed anytime and anywhere
• Good for mothers too- protection from certain health conditions
• Good for the planet- no packaging or waste
• Breastfeeding saves you money
• Breastfeeding can feel empowering!
• Builds a special bond

• Breastmilk contains antibodies that are tailored to help your baby fight off infections
• Breastmilk supports the development of healthy gut bacteria
• Breastmilk has the right amount of nutrients for your baby's development
• Less likely to develop asthma, allergies, diabetes, obesity, eczema and respiratory diseases
• Reduces the risk for sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS)
• Breastfeeding naturally soothes your baby

Evidence based children's health and breastfeeding information.

https://aap.org/en/patient-care/breastfeeding

Comprehensive breastfeeding information and links to medical journals.

https://kellymom.com

Great video on how to hand express your breastmilk.

https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/HandExpression.html

Basics of breast massage

https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/basicsofbreastmassage

Everything about breastfeeding in a many different languages.

https://llli.org

Dr. Jack Newman's International Breastfeeding Centre

https://ibconline.ca/

Infant Lactation Risk Center: Questions about medications

https://infantrisk.com

MOBI Motherhood International

https://mobimotherhood.org

Low milk supply information and support for breastfeeding mothers. 

https://lowmilksupply.org

Mother's Milk Bank of New England

https://milkbankne.org

LLL of Massachusetts/RhodeIsland/Vermont

https://lllmarivt.org

Breastfeeding in Combat Boots is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breastfeeding peer support, education and advocacy for military families. 

https://mom2momglobal.org

Comprehensive information about ties and their effects on breastfeeding from an expert.

https://drghaheri.com

https://cooperhurley.com/driving-while-pregnant/