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Helping You Supply Breastmilk - The Best Nutrition For Your Baby

Your baby has been admitted to the hospital. Providing breastmilk for your baby lets you participate in your baby’s healthcare in a very crucial way. Breastmilk will give your baby the very best start in life because it is the best nutrition. Babies need their mother’s milk to helpprotect themfromdisease, help them grow and develop, and help with digestion. Providing breastmilk is one of the most important things you can do to help your baby.

Breastmilk contains special nutrients that help prevent infections and help shorten your baby’s time in the hospital. It is specially designed for the baby’s needs. Even a few drops of the first milk you produce, called colostrum, contains important infection-fighting cells. You may need help in learning how to provide breastmilk for your baby. This booklet will give you the information you need to get started. Here at Kern Medical, we also offer 24-hour lactation support.