ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN
MARTHA DROHOBYCZER, C.N.M.
(702) 365-9929 2810 Jones Blvd. Suite 3 Near Jones and Sahara
MARTHA DROHOBYCZER, C.N.M.
(702) 365-9929 2810 Jones Blvd. Suite 3 Near Jones and Sahara
| BREASTFEEDING 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 the 101 reasons to breastfeed. Among these reasons are: Breastfed babies are less likely to die before their 3rd birthday 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 And breastfeeding is 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 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! Do you breastfeed? If so, please write to webmaster@alternativesforwomen.com and tell us why. We will include your comments on this page, unless you indicate otherwise. 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! 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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