Breastfeeding your baby

Breastfeeding is your baby’s first guard against sickness. It has nutrients and antibodies that:

1. Protect babies from infections
2. Helps with body and brain growth
3. Improve the infant’s digestive system

Why is nursing so good for moms?

1. Womb Health – It causes normal cramps that help the mother’s womb return to its pre-pregnancy state.
2. Lowers risk of disease – mom is less likely to get heart disease, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and diabetes.
3. Helps with recovery – the nursing woman uses a lot of their energy to make breastmilk.
4. More sleep– Nighttime feedings do not need set-up or warming of bottles.

Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)

At Health Plan we know that all moms and babies are unalike. You have your reasons for not nursing and if you choose formula for your baby, we are ready to help. If you have any problems calling WIC reach out to Health Plan. We can get you linked with support in your area. You can call Member Services or sign up for our Prenatal Program, Me + My Baby.

If you want to try nursing talk to your doctor or call your local WIC office to set-up a visit. Learn more about WIC in the following video or click here.