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Breastfeeding Information
Breastfeeding is the ideal first food and the first choice of millions of new moms. As advocates for the health and nutritional well-being of babies and mothers, we offer health care professionals and their patients a wealth of educational and support materials on breastfeeding. Providing the best information on good nutrition — in all its forms — is our partnership commitment.The Abbott Nutrition Commitment
Learn about the Abbott Nutrition effort to promote breastfeeding and help mothers who choose to breastfeed. Find information and references including U.S. breastfeeding rates, U.S. laws protecting breastfeeding, and more. En EspañolFor Health Care Professionals
Find support information to help as you counsel patients, including printable parent-education materials and other resources.Breastfeeding Your Baby
Infant feeding is one of the many important discussions mothers will have with their health care providers. This section includes information on breast milk and the benefits of breastfeeding, and provides answers to frequently asked questions. Resources to help new mothers prepare for and manage a daily infant feeding routine are also included. En EspañolSpecial Situations
Before giving birth, many women know they may encounter special circumstances such as preterm delivery, delivering multiple babies, or having a Cesarean section. Even in these special situations, breastfeeding may still be possible. Health care professionals can help prepare new mothers before these special situations occur, or soon after delivery, to help assure success. This section provides information to help health care professionals, lactation consultants, and others discuss such situations. En EspañolBack to Work
Find resources and support to help ease a mother's transition back to work. Download and print free information to share with employers about the benefits of workplace lactation programs, as well as easy-to-use templates to help set up a program.Changing Feeding Needs
Adding new foods to a baby's diet can be confusing. This Parents' Survival Guide to Transitional Feeding, developed by the Institute of Pediatric Nutrition, offers advice on feeding infants and toddlers. Download and print a free copy.Resources
Breastfeeding is a natural part of motherhood, but for some mothers, it can be challenging. Link to frequently asked infant feeding questions in the Ross guide, Breastfeeding Your Baby, and also to consumer and professional experts.
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