Did you Know Breastfeeding
Makes a Difference?
- Breastfeeding provides infants all the nutrients for the best physical and mental development.
- Breastmilk helps infants fight infections and develop healthy immune systems.
- Breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity.
- Breastfeeding helps develop strong mother-child relationships.
- Mothers who choose to breastfeed are healthier, with less risk of ovarian and breast cancer, and wider child spacing.
- Breastfeeding is convenient with no bottles or nipples to prepare or refrigerate.
- Families who breastfeed save money on food and healthcare costs.
- Employers and communities benefit from healthier infants and children, and less parent absenteeism from work.
- Breastfeeding contributes to
a better environment by using less energy and creating less waste.
"GOOD HEALTH
BEGINS WITH BREASTFEEDING"
To receive a FREE
guide to breastfeeding resources in San Diego County, in English or Spanish,
please call 1-800-371-MILK.
San Diego County
Breastfeeding Coalition
c/o Children's Hospital and Health Center
3020 Children's Way, MC 5102
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
c/o Children's Hospital and Health Center
3020 Children's Way, MC 5102
San Diego, CA 92123-4282
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