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Breastfeeding
program NCF WIC
Breastmilk is widely acknowledged to be the most complete form of nutrition for infants with a wide range of benefits for infants and mothers. The benefits of breastfeeding include fewer ear infections and colds, less diarrhea and constipation, fewer allergies and serious illnesses. Children who were breastfed are less likely to be obese. Breastmilk is brain food. Studies show that children who are breastfed have higher IQs than those given infant formula. In addition breastfeeding has been shown to improve mothers health, providing protection from breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones). Breastfeeding saves money for families and the whole community.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months with a gradual introduction of iron rich foods in the second half of the first year. The AAP also recommends continuing to breastfeed for the first 12 months and as long after as mutually desired. Still not sure breastfeeding is for you? Try it for 30 days and call us if you need help or support. North Central
Florida WIC supports the Healthy People 2010: National Health Promotion
and Disease Prevention Breast Feeding Objectives. The 2010 target
goals are to increase the number of women who breastfeed their babies
to 75% at birth, 50% at 6 months and to 25% at one year. For help call
M-F 8am-4pm for information
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