Breastfeeding SupportWe are dedicated breastfeeding advocates and will do everything we can to insure that you establish an excellent breastfeeding relationship with your baby. We have breastfed our own babies for a combined total of over 24 years! We will help you get connected with local support groups, including La Leche League. If you are having a breastfeeding issue that is beyond our scope, we also work very closely with some of the best lactation consultants around, and will be happy to connect you with them, if the need arises.
Good Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby1. Breastmilk is your baby's perfect food. It has all the right nutrients, in just the right amounts
2. Breastmilk is amazing. It actually changes and meets the needs of your growing baby
3. Breastmilk is always ready. There is nothing to buy, carry, or heat.
4. Breastmilk has nutrients that increase breain development.
5. Breastmilk is easier to digest. Breastfed babies have less diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems.
6. Breastmilk does not make permanent fat cells. Breastfed babies are less likely to be obese as adults.
7. Breastfed babies are sick less. They also have fewer earaches and allergies.
8. Breasfeeding helps moms get back into shape faster. It burns 500 extra calories per day. It helps the uterus shrink back to its prepregnant size.
9. Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of cervical, uterine, ovarian, and breast cancers, as well as a decreased risk of osteoporosis.
10. Breastfeeding increases the bonding of the mother and the baby. The skin-to-skin contact and the closeness of breastfeeding result in improved bonding.
Resources
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade
HealthConnect in The Early Years
701 S.W. 27th Avenue, Suite M24
Miami, FL 33135
Phone: 305-646-6868
Fax: 305-646-6870
To find a La Leche League Leader and for more breastfeeding information and tips go to www.lalecheleague.org or call 800- LALECHE
Breastfeeding Resource Center of Miami
Breastfeeding Help Line: 305-428-2882
All first telephone consultations are free. If we can help you with asimple phone consultation the first time, there will be no charge for our service.
Call 305.428.2880 to schedule an appointment, meet with a lactation consultant, or to learn about other support available at the center.
