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Breastfeeding
Whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed is an important choice to think about before you have your baby. Ask your doctor about the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby and who can help you learn how to breastfeed.
You can leave the Pregnancy section to visit our Breastfeeding section, which will give you the information you need to make an informed choice. Don't forget to come back to the Pregnancy section for more great information on getting ready for parenthood.
Check out our Breastfeeding section.
Have basic breastfeeding questions?
Our trained breastfeeding peer counselors can help! Call us at 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) today or learn more about the National Breastfeeding Helpline.
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Page last updated: January 30, 2019.
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OWH and the OWH helpline do not see patients and are unable to: diagnose your medical condition; provide treatment; prescribe medication; or refer you to specialists. The OWH helpline is a resource line. The OWH helpline does not provide medical advice.
Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
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