Fact:
Breastfeeding promotes closeness between mom and baby by producing mothering hormones and feelings of relaxation and peace.
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BCW Education Materials
Working & Breastfeeding: It's Worth it!
Working & Breastfeeding: It's Worth it! is a free packet of information designed to help mothers who return to work. In addition to health benefits of breastfeeding, these handouts contain suggestions for finding supportive daycare, tips for transitioning back to work, support services, and information for employers about why and how employers can support their breastfeeding employees.
Print/download a flyer describing Working & Breastfeeding: It's Worth It! (.pdf)
"Breastmilk: Protection For Your Baby" Brochure
WithinReach Brochure about toxins in breastmilk. Available in English and Spanish. Hard copies also availble-click here to order.
How this brochure came into being: WithinReach and the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington have collaborated with other organizations to increase understanding and to inform the community about toxins in the environment. WithinReach received a Community Mini-Grant from the Toxic Free Legacy Coalition to develop information to educate women and families about toxins in breastmilk.
For more information about toxins and breastmilk, click here.
"Breastfeeding: Baby's Best Start" Counter Card
Breastfeeding information, benefits and breastmilk storage guidelines available in English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. 4 in x 9 in. Hard copies currently available in English and Spanish only. Complete the Materials Request Form to order copies today.