The American Academy of Pediatrics says that Breastfeeding and human milk are the normal standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Research supports short and long term medical and brain benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby. It provides all the nutrition your baby needs during the first six months of life, satisfies their hunger and thirst at the same time. It also helps to create a loving bond between you and your baby. Please explore the links below to learn more about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and first foods.
General Resources
If you need assistance with breastfeeding, baby formula, and/or nutritional programs near you, please call the MCH MOMS Helpline (1-844-MCH-MOMS or 1-844-624-6667).
Education
Breastfeeding
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/breastfeeding/conditioninfo/recommendations
Paced bottle feeding:
Services
Marion County WIC: (The WIC Program can provide families with nutrition education, community referrals, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods such as fresh fruits & vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, bread, and baby formula).
Website: https://marionhealth.org/programs/population-health/adolescent-health/
Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition: http://www.indianabreastfeeding.org/
Indiana Black Breastfeeding Coalition: https://theibbc.org/
The Milk Bank: https://www.themilkbank.org/