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	1	Benefits of Breastfeeding
		Advantages of Breastfeeding
			Physical Benefits for Babies
			Emotional Benefits for Babies
			Physical Benefits for the Mother
			Emotional Benefits for the Mother
			Benefits for the Whole Family
			Benefits for the Community
		Myths v. Facts
	2	Breastfeeding Barriers and Challenges The Decision to Breastfeed Barriers to Breastfeeding
	3	Counseling 3-Step Counseling Strategies Making Referrals Communication and Listening Skills Making Contact Cultural Considerations
	4	Getting Mothers Started
		Pregnancy
		Milk Supply and Production
			Low Milk Supply
			Engorgement
			Leaking
			Stages of Milk
		Latch
		Positioning
		Home from the Hospital
		Tips for Success, Feeding Cues and Early Problems
			Sore Nipples
			Plugged Duct/Mastitis
			Sleepy Baby
			Fussy Baby
			Nipple Confusion
			Jaundice
		Breastfeeding is Going Well When…
	5	Breastfeeding Through 12 Months
			Growth Spurts
			Sleeping at Night
			Thrush
			Breast Refusal
			Nursing Stirke
			Spitting up-reflux
			Teething
			Starting Solids
		The Growing Breastfed Baby
		What to Expect During the Next 12 Months
			Toddler Nursing
			Nursing While Pregnant
			Tandom Nursing
		Weaning
	6	Returning to Work and School
		Preparing for the Workplace and School
		Day Care
		Pumping, Expressing, Handling and Storage of Breast Milk
			Alternative Feeding
	7	The Lactating Breast Breast Anatomy Milk Production and Composition Surgery, Rings, Tattoos and More
	8	Special Attention
		Exceptions to Breastfeeding
		Unhealthy Environments
		Medications and Herbal
		Remedies
		Family Planning
		Re-Lactation
		Helping a Grieving Mother
		Special Challenges
			Preemie
			Multiple Birth/Twins
			Disabled Mother
			Hospitalized/ill Mother
			Hospitalized/ill Baby
			Post-partum Depression
			Special Needs Baby
	9	Professionalism Scope of Practice Confidentiality Documentation Handling Misinformation
	10	Sharpening Skills Case Studies Counseling Tips Training Materials and Resources VENA (Value-Enhanced Nutrition Assessment)
	Meeting Room
		Breastfeeding Around the World Breastfeeding Coalition Pages Bulletin Board Chat Room Links
	Press Room
		News and Views Event Calendar
	WIC Training Materials
All About Breastfeeding
	Breastfeeding Basics
		Why breastfeeding is important Breastfeeding: A very personal choice Breastfeeding facts, incl. link to HIV info Nutrition and breastfeeding, including the importance of good nutrition, cultural myths and “old wives’ tales” History of breastfeeding Breastfeeding and medication Breastfeeding and Family Planning
	Getting Started
		Info on contacting a peer counselor—Growing Up Healthy hotline First feedings As breast milk becomes more plentiful Mom’s best practices Knowing if your baby is hungry Getting your milk from breast to baby Positioning Latch One breast or two? Is my baby getting enough breast milk? (downloadable feeding log)
	For Working Mothers
		Breastfeeding When Away from home
		Going Back to Work or School
		Introducing a bottle and pump information
			How Much Milk Will Your Child Care Provider Need?
			Choosing the Right Pump?
			Tips for Successful Pumping
			Getting Baby to Accept a Bottle
			Breast Milk Storage
			How to Thaw Breast Milk
			Hand Expression
			How Your Child Care Provider Can Help You Breastfeed
	Special Concerns
		Leaking Sore nipples Thrush Plugged milk ducts Mastitis Breastfeeding and illness Jaundice
	Frequently Asked Questions
		FAQ's
	What to do When
		What to do When and Common Scenarios
	Breastfeeding Dictionary
		Glossary
	Latest News and Views
		WIC reponses to breastfeeding media coverage
	other Resources
		Links to related sites Multilingual materials in pdf format
What is WIC?
	What WIC Does How WIC Supports Breastfeeding How to contact WIC
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