Why breastfeed?
Breastmilk is the ONE BEST food for your baby. It is readily available (turn on the tap, Mama!), always at the right temperature, and best of all, its free!

Download breastfeeding research by Doris Fok, Lactation Consultant, IBCLC.

Best for baby
Best possible infant food. Breastmilk contains your infant needs.
More than any other infant food.
, and temperature is ideal. No sterilizing of equipment is required.
Suckling promotes proper development of baby's .
Breastfed baby tend to benefit from a , which safeguards against future tendency towards obesity.
Protection against .
If fully breastfed for first 6 months of life, baby's for other foods.
Breastmilk confers and other diseases. in baby's yet to mature system.
Aids in and nervous system.
Breastfeeding . Breastfeeding promotes touching.
in terms of its of fats, cholesterol, protein and iron.
.
Fewer problems with .
Breastfeeding from infections and high blood pressure later in life.
Breastfeeding may protect your baby from .

Best for mother
Helps to pre-pregnancy size faster than it would if you were not breastfeeding.
Mother's uterus will contract and if baby is put to the breast within minutes of delivery.
If exclusively breastfeeding, mother's may be or more after delivery. Mother will therefore have little chance of .
Reduces the risks of developing .
Protects against .
from not buying formula milk.
, the mothering hormone, is released when breastfeeding.
post partum .
Breastfeeding can reduce new moms' .
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Resources
Sometimes being adequately informed about the benefits of breastfeeding just isn't enough to ensure your breastfeeding success. We often underestimate the influence of the people surrounding us who are unsupportive of breastfeeding (either from lack of knowledge or for the less fortunate - ignorant). Your confidence can be undermined and you may start to doubt your natural ability to nurture your child with your breastmilk. Therefore during such vulnerable times, it is comforting to know that there are local support groups who can help allay your doubts.

96 Waterloo Street
#02-04 SCWO Centre
Singapore 187967
Tel/Fax: (65) 6337 0508
Hotline: (65) 6339 3558

Helpline: 7000-LLL-INFO
(7000-555-4636)

A volunteer organisation for mums and dads of young children, new or old to Singapore

Some international sites which I've found useful are:
, the organization formed for the sole purpose of helping breastfeeding mothers. Invaluable information on breastfeeding and nothing else! Covers topics such as whether baby is getting enough to eat, why is baby fussing, how can father help in caring for baby, when to wean baby, etc. Also has a very comprehensive research archive.

(World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action) is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right. WABA acts on the and works in liaison with UNICEF.

is filled with valuable information on health, nutrition, medicine, psychological support, etc. for children, adolescents and young adults. It's my favorite for its extensive research archives on topics from allergy tips to medicines safe for breastfeeding mothers.

is a powerful website from Attachment Parenting guru/ paediatricians, Dr William Sears, MD and wife, a registered nurse, Martha Sears, RN. I personally like this as it is packed with useful information from pregnancy & childbirth to breastfeeding, nutrition, and behavior. Breastfeeding friendly, and better yet, teaches you what attachment parenting is about. Indispensable to new parents, I feel.

Another great parenting website by highly acclaimed pediatrician Dr Alan Greene. Topics span wiiiide! Covering breastfeeding, nutrition, infectious diseases, to common childhood ailments such as rashes. I can't decide which one I like more, Dr Greene or Dr Sears!

Great site for parenting information. Made simple in Question & Answer format, covering topics from fertility/infertility, pregnancy up to parenting. I personally found it very user-friendly to search for information by topic.

Similar to www.parentsplace.com though I personally think babycenter has somewhat more advertisement banners to get pass before you get to the topic you searched. Nevertheless, filled with great topics from preconception, pregnancy, baby to toddler.

. Education and support for breastfeeding families by Joan M. Fisher, RN, BN, MEd. IBCLC. Individual pre/post-natal consultations by appointment. Rental of Medela electric breastpumps and electronic baby scales. Sale of Medela breastpumps, maternity/nursing bras and breastfeeding accessories (including Lact-Aid Nursing Trainer supplementers).

If you've got a useful resources link that you'd like to share, do drop me an email at elnie@motherneeds.com

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