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