For baby, breastfeeding:

• Provides all the nutrients needed and in the right amounts
• Causes less spit up and stomachaches because it's so easy to digest
• Lowers risks of allergies, earaches, weight problems, SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and other childhood illnesses

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mom, too. Breastfeeding:

• Lowers your risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers
• Is convenient; there's nothing to buy, carry, heat or measure
• Gives you time and helps you relax
• Speeds up postpartum healing
• Saves up to $2,000/year in feeding costs

Learning to breastfeed isn't always easy, but our WIC breastfeeding experts can help with resources, classes and support from trained WIC peer counselors.