Breastfeeding!

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month and this week is World Breastfeeding Week! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it is recommended that infants are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of their life. Breastfeeding helps build a child's immunity, allows a mothers body to recover faster after childbirth and can increase bonding. Did you know that 60% of mothers do not breastfeed for the recommended amount of time? This is due to a number of factors including; lactation and latching issues, infant

nutrition, mothers' medication and health history, lack of support, and cultural norms.

To help with breastfeeding insecurities, there are lots of products out there that help women maintain modesty while still feeding their child. Check some out here!

If you need help with lactation, many hospitals offer support groups and nurses will provide onsite help too! Find one near you!

If you are not able to produce enough milk you can always reach out to a group that will provide you with some of their own milk. Or, you can look for a formula that is high-quality. At the end of the day whatever you choose to feed your child is up to you. We all just want to have happy healthy children!

Helpful Links:
World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding Facts
Women's Health.gov
Supporting Nursing Moms at Work