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Breastfeeding basics
© Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 This book was prepared by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and published through Communications Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Department of Health would like to acknowledge and thank district Public Health Services representatives for their contributions of time, knowledge, and expertise in the development of Breastfeeding Basics. A very special thank you is extended to Carmel McGinnis, Public Health Services, Capital District, for her work in facilitating the photographs and illustrations that appear throughout this breastfeeding resource for families. The department also gratefully acknowledges the significant contribution of the breastfeeding support community in Nova Scotia and would like to thank the following mothers who agreed to be photographed with their babies to illustrate this publication: Dolores Acosta with Tamara Grace Acosta, Megan Davies with Hannah Davies, Cynthia Giles with Giles Blois, Beth Greatorex with Madison Greatorex, Kienya Smith with Kolieya Smith, and Florence Yetman with Hannah Langille. Writing: Diane MacGregor Editing: Nicole Watkins-Campbell Graphic design: Karen Brown Illustration: Bonnie Ross Photography: Shirley Robb Cover photo: Dolores Acosta with Tamara Grace Acosta 1SBN 0-8871-671-0 Health Health Promotion iCongratulations on choosing to breastfeed your baby! You are giving your child the best start in life— nutritionally, socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Here are some ways that you and your child will benefit: For you • Your uterus shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. • You use up fat stored during pregnancy. • Breastfeeding releases a feel-good hormone that will make it easier for you to cope with the demands of a new baby. • You are less likely to get osteoporosis, cervical cancer, and breast cancer. • Straight from the breast, your milk is always clean, ready, and at the perfect temperature. • You learn your baby’s cues more quickly and can respond to baby’s need for food and comfort before baby becomes overly upset. • You have the satisfaction of knowing you are giving your baby the very best.
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