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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Women's Health and the African-American Breastfeeding Alliance merged to create: An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for African American Women. In this easy to read guide you will find beautiful pictures and learn about:
· benefits of breastfeeding for baby, mom, dad and society
· why it's important to promote breastfeeding in the African American community
· tips to get off to a good start
· tips for breastfeeding success
· answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and challenges
· where to get help
· breastfeeding questions to ask your health care provider
To order your FREE copy and be placed on our contact list please click on the left tab titled, Breastfeeding Support. In the comments section, indicate that you would like An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for African American Women.
Useful information: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance will buy you an electric breastpump. They see it as preventive medicine. It's cheaper for them in the long run. Simply have your physician write you a prescription for a breast pump. The prescription should read: Breast pump, lactating mother. It can be delivered to your home immediately. After getting a prescription call: 1-800-323-4060 for a Hollister or 1-800-835-5968 for a Medela.
Other useful websites:
Women's Health: http://www.4woman.gov/breastfeeding
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