Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby

SOURCES:

News release, American Academy of Pediatrics.

Baker, R. Pediatrics, November 2010.

American Academy of Pediatrics: "Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk."

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: "Breastfeeding Your Baby."

CDC: "Proper Handling and Storage of Human Milk."

National Women's Health Information Center: "Benefits of Breastfeeding."

National Women's Health Information Center: "Questions and Answers About Breastfeeding."

National Women's Health Information Center: "How Lifestyle Affects Breast Milk."

La Leche League International: "How Do I Position My Baby to Breastfeed?"

American Academy of Family Physicians: "Breastfeeding: Hints To Help You Get Off to a Good Start."

National Library of Medicine: "Overcoming Breastfeeding Problems."

KidsHealth.org: "Feeding Your Newborn."

American College of Nurse-Midwives, GotMom.org: "Breastfeeding with Confidence."