	A Mother's Gift
	Table Of Contents Questions Some Women Ask About Breastfeeding Planning to Breastfeed Breastfeeding Basics Your Newborn Your One to Six Month Old Your Six to Twelve month Old Using Bottles Weaning Taking Care of Yourself Special Situations Solving Problems For More Information Disclaimer Acknowledgements	For baby, mother's milk provides the best food to grow on. Breastfed babies do not get sick as often and have fewer allergies. Mother's milk is very easy for babies to digest. For you, breastfeeding helps you get your shape back sooner. It gives you a free hand during feedings and lets you feed a hungry baby fast. Breastfeeding lets you rest when you nurse lying down. For both of you, breastfeeding offers a special time to get to know each other. You Can Breastfeed. Like all mothers, you want to give your baby the very best in life. Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. Your milk has everything your baby needs to grow strong and healthy. Still, you may have questions about breastfeeding.
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A Mother's Gift

(cover picture of mother breastfeeding her infant)

For baby, mother's milk provides the best food to grow on. Breastfed babies do not get sick as often and have fewer allergies. Mother's milk is very easy for babies to digest.

For you, breastfeeding helps you get your shape back sooner. It gives you a free hand during feedings and lets you feed a hungry baby fast. Breastfeeding lets you rest when you nurse lying down.

For both of you, breastfeeding offers a special time to get to know each other.

You Can Breastfeed.
Like all mothers, you want to give your baby the very best in life. Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. Your milk has everything your baby needs to grow strong and healthy. Still, you may have questions about breastfeeding.

[NutritionNC.com] [NET Library] [Special Nutrition Programs] [WIC Resources]
[Breastfeeding] [Special Feeding Needs] [Folic Acid] [Surveillance Data and Statistics]
[Nondiscrimination Statement] [Disclaimer] [Site Map]

[Women and Children's Health Section] [NC Division of Public Health] [NC Department of Health & Human Services]

A Mother's Gift

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