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Bookmark or Share- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Breastfeeding | CDCBreast milk provides the best nutrition for most infants, including premature and sick newborns. However, there are rare exceptions when breast milk or breastfeeding is not recommended. Learn more about contraindications to breastfeeding. Only a few medications are contraindicated (not recommended) while breastfeeding.
- Breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO)Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually, all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large.
- Breastfeeding | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBreastfeeding. CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public’s health.
- Your Guide to Breastfeeding | Office on Women's HealthBreastfeeding; Making the decision to breastfeed; Learning to breastfeed; Breastfeeding challenges; Pumping and storing breastmilk; Breastfeeding at home, at work, and in public; Breastfeeding resources; Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions; Breastfeeding Promotion Strategies for Engaging African American Families; It's Only Natural
- Why It Matters | Breastfeeding | CDCLast Reviewed: July 31, 2023. Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Breastfeeding is an investment in health, not just a lifestyle decision. Learn more.
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