August is National Breastfeeding Month and is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.
Benefits of Breastfeeding
According to the Monroe County’s Maternal & Child Health Division, breastfeeding has many benefits for both mom and baby including:
- Breastmilk has over 200 nutrients for your baby and it changes as baby grows.
- Breastfeeding reduces gas, colic, diarrhea and spitting up.
- Breastfeeding reduces a mother’s chance of developing breast cancer.
- Breastfed babies have fewer ear infections and less risk of childhood cancer.
- Breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma, diabetes and allergies.
Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months after birth. The AAP supports continued breastfeeding, along with appropriate complementary foods introduced at about 6 months, as long as mutually desired by mother and child for 2 years or beyond.
Breastfeeding
Our team of Rochester Moms have written several articles that we hope are helpful to breastfeeding mamas.
- 15 Must-Have Breastfeeding Items for New Moms
Starting out on your breastfeeding journey as a first time mom can be daunting. Breastfeeding is hard and sometimes doesnt go according to plan. Everyone’s journey is unique and different. Many times there are complications that may change… Read more: 15 Must-Have Breastfeeding Items for New Moms - Oatmeal Lactation Cookie Recipe For Nursing Moms
The first months after birth can be such a hectic time for women; our bodies are healing and changing. It’s often a struggle to take proper care of ourselves as we tend to the new life we’ve brought… Read more: Oatmeal Lactation Cookie Recipe For Nursing Moms - Six Tips For Returning To Work After Baby
Returning to work after having a baby is a major milestone for working parents. Some parents are excited about to return to work and familiar routines. Some parents dread having to be away from their baby. Many parents… Read more: Six Tips For Returning To Work After Baby - Reflections On Weaning My Baby
It’s official. As of mid-January, my baby is now 100% weaned from breastfeeding. I’m still trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. The best word I can use to describe the end of this type… Read more: Reflections On Weaning My Baby - Guide To Lactation Consultants In Rochester
- 8 Tips to Make Your Breast Pumping Journey Easier
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is a time to celebrate all breastfeeding journeys—including parents who feed their babies breastmilk with the help of a pump. Every pumping journey is unique. Some parents choose to pump so that a partner… Read more: 8 Tips to Make Your Breast Pumping Journey Easier - 5 Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas
This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through links on our site, we may make a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Before we dive in, I want you to know that I am aware… Read more: 5 Tips for Breastfeeding Mamas - Guide To Breastfeeding Support Groups In Rochester
There are several support groups for breastfeeding mothers and we have prepared some noteworthy resources that are available with our Guide To Breastfeeding Support Groups In Rochester. This information is accurate at the time of publishing and we… Read more: Guide To Breastfeeding Support Groups In Rochester
