How do I get my baby to latch onto my breast?
Put baby to breast as soon as possible after the birth. Get into a comfortable, relaxed position. Place baby’s head in crook of your elbow. Bring baby to your breast with the baby’s face and body turned toward you. Tickle middle of baby’s lower lip, [...]

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PHONE NUMBERS AND SERVICES
• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: 1-800-322-2588 www.hmhbwa.org A non-profit organization with breastfeeding information, breast pump rental information and referrals to local lactation consultants.
• La Leche League 1-800-LA-LECHE www.lalecheleague.org
•24-hour hotline: 206-522-1336
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding (no formula or solid foods) and at least 1 year of breastfeeding.
BENEFITS FOR BABIES
• Antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby through breast milk, which provides increased immunity. Breastfed babies have lower rates of the following conditions compared to formula-fed babies: allergies, [...]

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