Breastfeeding… for healthy babies and mothers!

Babies who are breastfed for at least six months have fewer health problems than babies who are artificially fed, including:

• 3 times fewer ear infections
  
• 5 times fewer urinary tract infections
  
• 5 times fewer serious illnesses
  
• 7 times fewer allergies
  

Other benefits include:

• Less asthma
  
• Less diabetes
  
• Less chronic digestive diseases
  
• Higher IQs
  
• Lower incidence of SIDS

Women who breastfeed lower their risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer, as well as osteoporosis.

Breastfeeding Preparation Class

Breastfeeding is a natural, though learned, skill for both mother and newborn. A preparation class is recommended for mothers and support persons to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience. Please attend in expectant mother's third trimester. Class meets one evening several times a year.

Classes for 2002 are:
February 4
April 1
June 3
August 12
October 7
December 2

Time: 6 - 9 pm
Fee: $5 (waived if unable to pay)
For more information or to register, please call (231) 258-7533.

Breastfeeding Support Group

...for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Reassurance and answers to your questions from a registered nurse/lactation educator and peers. Group meets every Tuesday in the basement classroom at KMHC from 6 to 7:30 pm. Please come share your experiences in this informal, friendly setting.

No charge. Call (231) 258-7579 for more information or to register.

Please call your health care provider for immediate or severe concerns.

Individual Breastfeeding Assistance

Have questions or feeding issues? To schedule an appointment with a breastfeeding educator/registered nurse call (231) 258-7579. No charge.

The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies
breastfeeding as the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants and recognizes breastfeeding as primary in achieving
optimal infant and child health, growth, and
development. It is recommended that
breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mutually desired.

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