You CAN breastfeed in
get enough from your milk supply. Together, you and your medical team can form the best infant feeding plan for your family.
public, and you CAN go back to work or school while continuing to provide your milk to your baby. Rest assured; you have the legal right to breastfeed in public in most of the United States. Many mothers successfully use pumps or their hands to express their milk for others to feed when they are away from their infants. Talk to your supervisor about your plans ahead of time and get support from available resources.
Bottles work differently than breasts. Infants use their
tongue, jaw, and face muscles to get milk from your body. This helps their mouth and face grow and develop. Bottle nipples have a different shape and may have a faster flow. Babies are more likely to gag or overfeed when using a bottle. If you need to use a bottle, please learn about safe bottle feeding from a healthcare provider first.
You CAN breastfeed, even if you smoke, vape, or take medicines. Many medicines are safe to use during lactation, but not all. Your healthcare provider can help determine if your medicines or habits are safe. Secondhand smoke and vape smoke can increase your baby’s risks
for many health problems, and chemicals in cigarettes and vapes do pass through human milk. If you are going to smoke or vape, it is still better to breastfeed than not to breastfeed. Ready to quit? Call 1-800-Quit-Now Talk to your healthcare provider for help.
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