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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:

Breastfeeding Brochure In addition, an educational pamphlet was also developed which highlights the many benefits of breastfeeding.

Other Links

North Carolina

DHHS Customer Service Center

1-800-662-7030 (English/ Spanish)
1-877-452-2514 (TTY)

National

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Last updated: October 2011

More Info

Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
Interactive "talking book" for expectant mothers.

Audio/Video version

Thanks for Asking
Ideas for reducing stress during pregnancy
PDF version (411 KB)*
Plain text version

What's Happening to Me? My Pregnancy Calendar
Week-by-week information about your pregnancy and your baby's growth
PDF version (151 KB)*
Plain text version

Our Healthy Baby's Family Album
A guide to having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
PDF version (4.37 MB)*
Plain text version

If You Smoke and Are Pregnant
Workbook to help you kick the habit
PDF version (244 KB)*
Plain text version

Prevent Preterm Labor
Know these warning signs!
PDF version (40 KB)*
Plain text version

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