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Breastfeeding

Get tips on healthy eating for breastfeeding and how to breastfeed. Find guides to breastfeeding and sources of breastfeeding support.

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Prescreening Tool

    Use this tool to check if you are eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental foods to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

  • Tips for Breastfeeding Moms

    View this fact sheet with nutrition tips for breastfeeding moms. 

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

  • MyPlate for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

    Make safe, nutritious food and beverage choices during pregnancy and while breastfeeding to keep you and your baby healthy. 

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • WIC Breastfeeding Support

    The WIC Breastfeeding Support campaign is designed to connect new moms with helpful resources and support.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

  • Once Baby Arrives from Food Safety for Moms to Be

    Provides tips on food safety when caring for infants and children.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

  • Breastfeeding and Breast Milk

    Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding. Also find information on recommendations, weaning, nutrition, and more.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

  • Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health

    Learn about taking care of bone health and special considerations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

  • Breastfeeding

    Find information about breastfeeding recommendations, common concerns, and more, including Overcoming Breastfeeding Problems. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Breastfeeding

    Find tips and suggestions to help you successfully breastfeed.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • Breastfeeding a Baby With a Health Problem

    Some health problems can make it harder for babies to breastfeed. But breastmilk provides the healthy start your baby needs, which is even more important if your baby is premature or sick.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • Breastfeeding and Everyday Life

    Many breastfeeding moms have questions. Do you need to avoid certain foods? Will physical activity affect how much breastmilk you make? Learn the answers to these questions and more.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • It's Only Natural: Mother's Love, Mother's Milk

    Find information about the benefits of breastfeeding for African American women and their families. 

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline

    Do you have a question about breastfeeding or women's health? Call this free helpline to speak with a women's health information specialist and breastfeeding peer counselor.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • Your Guide to Breastfeeding

    Find information and support for breastfeeding.

    • HHS, Office on Women's Health

  • Feeding My Baby: From Cradle to Table

    Find resources on introducing foods to your baby, including tips on baby led weaning and starting complimentary foods.

    • University of Illinois Extension

  • Nutrition While Breastfeeding

    A nutritious, balanced diet helps you stay energetic and make plenty of milk for your baby. Find tips on healthy eating while breastfeeding, foods to avoid, and signs your baby may be sensitive to your diet. 

    • WIC Breastfeeding Support, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA