For Your Baby

Breastfeeding protects against:

• Ear infections
• Diarrhea and other stomach issues  
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Bone loss later in life

Additionally:

• It reduces risk of SIDS, diabetes and obesity
• Breast milk is all your baby needs for the first 6 months of life
• It gives your baby stronger bones and teeth
•  It helps your baby develop a higher IQ and improves brain development
• It promotes lower blood pressure and cholesterol later in life

For You

Breastfeeding reduces risk of:

• Cancer including breast and ovarian
• Postpartum depression
• Low-iron

Additionally:

• It helps return uterus to its normal size
• It promotes weight loss (burns up to 500 calories per day!)
• It reduces health care costs because babies are healthier
• It helps you develops a special bond with your baby

Resources

• Breastfeed for the Best Start information in Spanish (pdf)
• Breastmilk Expression and Storage 
• 5 Steps to a Good Latch 
• WIC Breastfeeding Support 
• Pregnancy Health 
• Early Childhood Health