Breastfeeding has been proven to be healthy for your baby -- and for you. Breast milk is the ideal first food for your baby It provides balanced nutrition, protection against illness, and is a loving, nurturing way to feed your baby.

Studies show breastfeeding helps protect a baby against common illnesses such as diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia, as well as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), juvenile diabetes and childhood cancers.

Mothers who breastfeed and return to work take fewer sick days for their children and are often happier with their work situation and are more productive. Breastfeeding also helps protect women against breast and ovarian cancer, anemia and osteoporosis.

Call the Lactation Center at (415) 925-7522 for a lactation consultation appointment.