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Breastfeeding can create a very special bond between mamas and their babies. If you choose to breastfeed, we will be there to support you and assist you, if needed. Babies need skin contact, warmth and nutrition. Breastfeeding takes care of all these needs simultaneously.
Advantages to your baby from breastfeeding range from simply being easiest to digest to having lifelong benefits. There are many studies and medical organizations that recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months and continuing to breastfeed longer.

There are many benefits for a woman who chooses to breastfeed:
*Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers
*Decreased chance of osteoporosis
*Possible delaying of ovulation and return of menstrual cycle,
*Studies show breastfeeding mothers have lower risks of postpartum depression
*It can promote postpartum weight loss
*AND it is much cheaper than buying formula!

See 101 reasons to breastfeed your baby!
Why Breast is Best
The World Health Organizations' recommendations
A comparison of human milk vs. formula

More information about breastfeeding and breastfeeding support:
The La Leche League
http://www.kellymom.com/
http://breastcrawl.org/