Benefits of Breastfeeding

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About
- About SPCAA WIC
  - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5.
- New to WIC
- Communication
  - WIC In The News
  - Special WIC Food Updates
- myWIC App
  - Apple Store
  - Google Store
Apply
Breastfeeding
Health & Nutrition
WIC Foods & Recipes
- WIC Foods & Recipes
  - Texas WIC helps you buy the foods that you and your children need to stay healthy. The WIC foods in your monthly food package are low in fat, high in fiber, help you get important nutrients, and promote a healthy weight.
- Shopping with WIC
- Foods and Recipes
Classes
Kids
Health Partners
- Health Partners
  - This section of our website provides resources to our health partners in the medical profession to help improve the lives of women and children. Here you’ll find information on classes, breastfeeding services, nutrition and referrals.
- Breastfeeding Info
- Resources
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Benefits of
Breastfeeding

Give Your Baby the Best

Nothing Compares to Breastmilk

Breastmilk is the best food for infants, and your milk is custom-made for your baby. Your milk changes as your baby gets bigger. And your milk has hormones that help baby grow and stay healthy.

Breastmilk protects babies with:

Antibodies
Anti-viruses
Anti-allergens

These important ingredients are NOT in formula. Breastmilk is also more easily digested than formula. Plus, breastmilk is free, fresh and safe for baby to drink anytime, anywhere.

Good for Babies, Good for Moms

Breastmilk = Super Protection

Breastmilk reduces the risk that your baby will have:

✔ Ear infections

✔ Diarrhea

✔ Breathing problems

✔ Stomach problems

✔ Childhood leukemia

✔ Diabetes

✔ Asthma

✔ Obesity

✔ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Breastfeeding is Good For Mom

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mom, too.

Breastfeeding:

✔ Burns up to 600 calories a day, so it can help you get back to your pre-pregnancy weight faster.

✔ Lowers your risk of arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.

✔ Releases hormones that help you feel calmer.

SPCAA WIC is here to help!
Did you know you can get free breastfeeding help at your local WIC office from certified lactation consultants and trained WIC peer counselors?
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Give Your Baby the Best

Breastmilk = Super Protection

Breastfeeding is Good For Mom

SPCAA WIC is here to help!

Benefits of
Breastfeeding