Breastfeeding Education

Breastfeeding is a natural act that your body prepares itself to perform. However, breastfeeding does not always "come naturally" to both mother and baby. Often it is a learned activity that may take some time and effort to perfect. Once you have learned the various techniques and are comfortable nursing your baby, breastfeeding can be easy and convenient.

This section contains a variety of online resources to help you breastfeed successfully, including:

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  Breastfeeding Basics
• Baby's First Weeks
• Taking Care of Yourself
• Daily Log (pdf)
• Care Plan (pdf)

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