Babies are born to be breastfed
Breastfeeding has kept our people and traditions strong since the beginning of time. More>> [PDF, 1.25MB]
Benefits for the Baby
- Mother's milk protects babies from ear infections, diarrhea, colds and flu.
- Mother's milk may protect babies from obesity and so reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.
- Mother's milk is easily digested.
- Mother's milk is the perfect food for premature babies.
Benefits for Mom
- Breastfeeding is convenient.
- Breasfeeding shrinks the uterus and helps stop bleeding after birth.
- Breastfeeding means less risk of breast and ovarian cancers for moms.
- Moms may return to their pre-pregnancy weight quicker.
- Breastfeeding helps a mother and her baby bond.
Benefits for the Community
- Breastfeeding saves valuable, natural resources and keeps our environment clean.
- Breastfeeding means fewer health care dollars will be spent on illness.
- Breastfeeding will reduce time lost from work and school because of sickness.
- Breastfeeding honors our values, heritage and traditions.
Benefits for the Future
- Breastfeeding may mean fewer weight problems and less diabetes for the next generation.
- Breastfeeding means stronger and wiser leaders for the challenges of the future.
- Breastfeeding is a message of hope for our tomorrows.
