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As you try to decide whether to breastfeed or to continue breastfeeding, consider these facts: Breastfeeding is best for your baby's health, breastfeeding is good for mothers' health, breastfeeding is less expensive, breastfeeding brings infants and mothers closer and breastfeeding is relaxing. See our article: Why Breastfeeding is Best. If you are supplementing while breastfeeding, you have different concerns and questions. Get the answers and support you need from other moms who are nursing and bottle feeding on the Breastfeeding/Supplementing board.

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Resources for Breastfeeding & Supplementing

What You Need to Know about Formula Feeding


Why Breastfeeding is Best


Breastfeeding A-Z


Breastfeeding 411: Your Need-to-Know Guide


When to Call a Lactation Consultant


La Leche League

Watch Video: Why I Breastfeed