Breastfeeding

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.

Resources

Proper Storage and Preparation

How to Keep Your Breast Pump Clean

How to Clean, Sanitize, and Store Infant Feeding Items

Michigan Breastfeeding Network

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association

The Lactation Network