MARTHA DROHOBYCZER, MSN, CNM
(702) 365-9929 2810 S. Jones Blvd. #3 Near Jones and Sahara
We encourage and support breastfeeding
and a woman's right to breastfeed
Did you know that one of the best things that you can do for your baby is breastfeed?
Formulas try to replicate breast milk and always fail. This is because your breast
milk has the perfect mix of proteins and fats for YOUR baby at each stage of his/ her
development. It's also important to know that formulas have been recalled --
sometimes after causing injuries and death to babies.
To provide your baby with the best start
and the best future, please consider
breastfeeding for at least the first 12 months.
You may be surprised at the extreme health benefits breastfeeding offers
both you AND your baby. Click here to read 101 reasons to breastfeed.
Among these reasons are:
Decreased allergies, asthma, eczema, ear infections and U.T.I.s for your baby
Increased bond between mom and baby and subsequently better social development
A lowered risk of cancer in both mom and baby
Increased loss of pregnany pounds in mom
Higher I.Q. in breastfed babies
Breastfeeding is also less expensive than buying bottles and formula
Celebrities Who Have Breastfed and Loved It!
Sources: Oregon WIC Program, Texas WIC Program, www.breastfeeding.com
Actresses:
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pamela Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Melanie Griffith, Jane Seymour,
Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Demi Moore, Cybil Shepard, Jada Pinkett-Smith (actress and
wife of Will Smith), Rita Wilson (actress and wife of Tom Hanks), as well as the wives of
Paul Reiser, Harry Connick Jr, and Chazz Palminteri
Singers:
Anita Baker, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Faith Hill (who took breaks during the filming of
her music videos to breastfeed), Tori Amos, Erykah Badu
Models:
Cindy Crawford, Elle McPherson, Jerry Hall (was married to Rolling Stone Mick Jagger),
Kathy Ireland, Keely Shaye Smith (wife of Pierce Brosnan)
News Anchors:
Joan Lunden, Jane Pauley (twins!), Kelly Rippa (Live with Regis and Kelly)
Political Figures:
Laura Bush, Princess Di, Tipper Gore
Successful long-term breastfed babies:
Michael Jordan was breastfed until the age of 3!
Pele (The Brazilian soccer star) was breastfed until the age of 5!
Ways to support breastfeeding
Breastfeed
Encourage friends and family to breastfeed
Give breastfeeding related items for baby shower gifts
Become a breastfeeding advocate - see below for advocacy sites
Tie a gold ribbon on to your diaper bag or backpack to symbolize your
support of breastfeeding as the "gold standard" for your baby!
Click here for more gold ribbon information
Breastfeeding Links
Be sure to consult with your health care provider before acting on
any health information you may find on the internet
http://www.promom.org - Promotion of Mother's Milk, Inc.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/
http://www.breastfeeding.com
http://www.infactcanada.ca - Infant Feeding Action Coalition Canada
This site features the top myths about breastfeeding:
http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/BreastFeeding.htm
http://www.hmhbwa.org/bcw/index.html - Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/publichealth/bf/benefits.cfm - Oregon Dept. of Human Srvs
http://pregnancyandbaby.com/
Breastfeeding Advocacy Links
http://www.waba.org.br/working.htm - Breastfeeding Women and Work
http://www.babymilkaction.org - Breastfeeding Advocacy
http://www.naba-breastfeeding.org - Breastfeeding Advocacy
For more information about breastfeeding, contact The Office on Women's Health:
800-994-WOMAN - Lactation specialists will answer your breastfeeding questions
www.4woman.gov has breastfeeding information and other health related news
Click here to hear a fun jingle about breastfeeding on the Infant Feeding Action
Coalition Canada website
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