Give Your Baby the Best Start!
Breastfeeding Provides the Best Nutrition Possible.
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastfed babies have lower risks of:
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Ear infections
- Eczema
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Respiratory infections
- SIDS
- Type 2 Diabetes
Breastfeeding also helps mother’s health by lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes, certain types of breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Breastfeeding can help families save money, and is also good for the environment.
Risks of Not Breastfeeding
Not breastfeeding increases the infant’s risk for:
- SIDS
- Being both overweight and obese
- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Allergies
Not breastfeeding also increases the infant’s response to pain.
Online Breastfeeding Support
The WIC Breastfeeding Support website is helpful no matter where you are at in your breastfeeding journey. Learn, Start, Overcome, & Thrive with reliable breastfeeding information.
When to Breastfeed
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months, with continued breastfeeding to one year, and then as long as wanted!
Breastfeeding Guide
A federal government website for women offers many resources, including a downloadable “Guide to Breastfeeding.”
Local Breastfeeding Support
WIC staff and breastfeeding peer counselors offer breastfeeding education and support. Get answers to your questions even before your baby is born!
Nutrition and Breastfeeding Support Video
Video de apoyo a la nutrición y la lactancia materna
Order a Breast Pump with Wyoming Medicaid
Healthy Babies, Happy Moms
Click on the link to learn how to get your Wyoming Medicaid Breast Pump.
Mother's Health
Breastfeeding also helps mothers’ health. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, certain types of breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
More Information
Visit these websites for more information about breastfeeding:
WIC BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL