N.C. Healthy Start Foundation
Reducing infant death and illness and improving the health of women and young children in North Carolina
Office: 1300 St. Mary's St, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: (919) 828-1819

Breastfeeding There are lots of reasons to breastfeed, for you and your baby In 2009, the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund awarded a two-year grant to the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation to develop a social marketing and media campaign to promote breastfeeding in North Carolina The long-term goal is to increase the initiation of breastfeeding in eastern North Carolina among women ages 20 to 34. The campaign strives to increase knowledge of the benefits of breastfeeding, promote positive attitudes about breastfeeding and link people with resources for more information. In this section you will find information about: Why Should I Breastfeed? (The many benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby) How to Breastfeed FAQ's about Breastfeeding Taking Care of Yourself—Breast Care and Nutrition Breastfeeding and NC Law Breastfeeding and the Workplace Media Campaign Resources In addition, an educational pamphlet was also developed which highlights the many benefits of breastfeeding.     Other Links North Carolina CARE - LINE Contact the CARE-LINE 7 AM - 11 PM/ 7 days a week including holidays 1-800-662-7030 (English/ Spanish) 1-877-452-2514 (TTY) National For more health information, search MedlinePlus Back to top Last updated: April 2010

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