Ways to Support 

Breastfeeding 

(Information below from LaLecheLeague.org)
 

As a Partner:

• Help around the house

• Look after the other children

• Help guard off too many visitors

• Help her find breastfeeding help if she needs it

• Cuddle with baby and change diapers

 

As a Visitor:

• Bring precooked meals

• Offer to help with the housework

• Bring her things while she’s nursing

• Listen to her worries and give praise to her breastfeeding efforts

 

As a Community:

• Know the breastfeeding laws and allow moms to breastfeed in public

• Support breastfeeding employees by providing a private room other than a bathroom with a nearby sink, refrigerator, electrical outlet, table, and a comfortable chair.

• Become a breastfeeding friendly child care center or workplace

 

Please visit La Leche League GB to find more ways to help support a breastfeeding mom.

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For more information on how to become a breastfeeding friendly child care center or workplace, contact the health department at 414-329-5275