World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated each year in the first week of August, is a global campaign that raises awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and supports families on their feeding journey. This week highlights the many benefits of breastfeeding—for both babies and mothers—including optimal nutrition, immune support, bonding, and long-term health. It also aims to create a supportive environment where families feel empowered, informed, and connected to resources that help them thrive. Below you can find our articles to help support breastfeeding moms in Rochester.
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.
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