BREASTFEEDING
A Collection of Resources

Breastfeeding can be better with baby-wearing. Here are some cute babies demo'ing slings:


Here's an excellent video with basic breastfeeding tips for new mothers:


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US Surgeon General's "Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding"
(released January 2011)

Click here to watch a quick video summary from the National Institutes of Health website.

Click here to view the complete document or a quick factsheet from the Office of the Surgeon General.

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Breastfeeding Could Save 1.3 Million Child Lives: WHO

Jul 31, 2009 ... GENEVA (Reuters) - Teaching new mothers how to breastfeed could save 1.3 million children's lives every year, but many women get no help and give up trying, the World Health Organization said on Friday (read more).
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Here are some classroom handouts and other resources for breastfeeding information:

Breastfeeding 101 (PDF)
Dr. Stiles’ main talk sheet for her class on breastfeeding.

Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed (PDF)
Ten answers to the question, "Why Breastfeed?"

Breastfeeding A-Z (PDF)
A lighthearted list of reasons to breastfeed.

Breastpump Resources (PDF)
Breastpump resources in the Memphis area.

Breastfeeding Seuss-style (PDF)
An anonymous Dr. Seuss-style poem for breastfeeding mothers.



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