Why it Matters?
According to the CDC, infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of:
- Asthma.
- Obesity.
- Type 1 diabetes.
- Severe lower respiratory disease.
- Acute otitis media (ear infections).
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
- Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting).
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants
Breastfeeding can help lower a mother’s risk of:
- High blood pressure.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Ovarian cancer.
- Breast cancer.
A recent study “of a large cohort of approximately 10 million U.S. infants born during 2016−2018 found a strong association between breastfeeding initiation and reduced post-perinatal infant mortality across all 7 geographic regions and for most individual states. Addressing breastfeeding disparities may improve the health of mothers and their babies and help to reduce adverse outcomes.” CLICK HERE for more details.
Resources
Proper Storage and Preparation
How to Keep Your Breast Pump Clean
How to Clean, Sanitize, and Store Infant Feeding Items
Michigan Breastfeeding Network