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Give breastfeeding a GO! 

Did you know that breastmilk is all that your baby needs the first six months?  
Breastmilk provides all the protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water, DHA/ARA, probiotics and prebiotics that your baby needs.  In addition, it contains stem cells, antibodies, anti-virus, anti-parasites, enzymes, hormones and anti- cancer agents, just to name few.  You cannot find any of these in formula. 

So what does this mean?  
Breastfed babies have less ear and respiratory infections, diarrhea, constipation, asthma and allergies.  Breastfed babies are less likely to die from SIDS, develop diabetes or become overweight later in life.

Want to know what else is interesting?  
Breastmilk is convenient because it is always clean, safe and at the perfect temperature.   That means no worrying about your water supply, mixing formula correctly, warming bottles or washing bottles and nipples.  

Are there benefits for mom too?  
Absolutely!  Breastfeeding moms are less likely to develop diabetes, breast cancer and postpartum depression.  Plus, your body burns several hundred  calories a day to make breastmilk.  So nursing moms may lose their pregnancy weight faster.  Who wouldn't want to do that?

How long should I breastfeed?  
You don’t need to have a solid ending date.  Every time your baby drinks your breastmilk, you are adding benefits for the baby and yourself.  So breastfeed for one day or one week at a time and continue until you feel ready to stop.  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6-12 months provides the most health benefits for you and your baby.  

Should I also use formula?  
The longer you can provide only breastmilk the better.  Breastfeeding doesn’t need to be all or nothing…but consider going for it all!

 Bike helmets are available to children that are accompanied by an adult.
    A nurse will fit the child with the appropriate bike helmet and
provide handouts on Rules of the Road and Bike Safety.

For more information about bike helmets visit:
Bicycle Helmet Safety Inst

Counties Served Include:
Grant, Mercer, Morton, Sioux & Oliver

To schedule an appointment, contact your local
Western Plains Public Health Office