Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding benefits to mom:
- Promotes weight loss
- Can lower stress levels
- Reduces post-partum depression
- Protects against osteoporosis
- Reduces risk of breast, ovarian and cervical cancer
- Saves mom’s time
Breastfeeding benefits to baby:
- Protects against ear infections, pneumonia, allergies, and asthma
- May protect against obesity later in life
- May protect from diabetes
- May lower the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS)
- Decreases tooth decay
- Promotes strong facial muscles
- Promotes healthy vision and speech
Breastfeeding Classes and Support Group
The Breastfeeding Class and Support Group meets monthly. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the breastfeeding staff and with other mothers: share stories and find answers to your questions.
In 2018 the breastfeeding class and the support group are held on the same day back to back. The class starts at 9:00 and support group at 10:00. They meet the first Monday of each month. The exception would if there is a state holiday that falls on the first Monday.
Please call for more information and if you have any questions. 910-296-2130
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor- Jazmine Robinson 910-372-9171
Breastfeeding Coordinator- Alejandra-de-Nunez 910-372-9172
LINKS:
- Breastfeeding and WIC: http://www.nutritionnc.com/breastfeeding/index.htm
- WIC: http://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/
- www.ibreastfeeding.com
- American Academy of Pediatrics – www.aap.org
- www.nchealthystart.org