Breastfeeding and providing breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. Based on the 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy, they recommended exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months after birth with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods at 6 months, as long as wanted by both mom and child for 2 years or beyond.¹ Breastfeeding and providing human milk is more than nutrition; it is beneficial to assist with a healthy immune system, promotes healthy brain and gut development, and prevents many diseases and conditions such as:

Infants:¹

• Lowers risk of ear and lung infections
• Lowers risk of diarrhea 
• Lowers risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Lowers risk of obesity
  

Mothers:¹

• Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• Lowers risk of breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer
• Lowers risk of high blood pressure

What If I Have Questions?

If you are interested in learning more, this Aeroflow class expands on some of the topics discussed above:

• Birth and Breastfeeding

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