Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to you and your baby – both physically and emotionally. While getting started may be a little uncomfortable, practice makes perfect! Below is a list of resources on all things breastfeeding – from latching to nutrition to medications and more.

• Breastfeeding
• CT Breastfeeding Coalition
• Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start (American Academy of Family Physicians)
• Lactando (dondole pecho) a su bebo: algunas indicaciones que pueden ayudarla a comenzar por un buen camino (Academia Americana de Modicos de Familia)
• Let's Eat! A Picture Guide To Breastfeeding Your New Baby (March of Dimes)
• La Leche League International
• Medication Use during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
• Breastfeeding Guide (The Parenting Group)
• Breastfeeding Resources for CT Families
• Breastfeeding in CT - Know Your Rights (English)
• Breastfeeding in CT - Know Your Rights (Spanish)