Mansfield Breastfeeding Resources

A Healthy Choice for Your Newborn

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mothers and their babies. Not only is breastmilk a nutritious and appropriately portioned meal for your baby, it also builds their immune system and strengthens the mother’s resistance to breast cancer. Breastfeeding is a personal choice, but one we strongly encourage because of its health benefits. Below is a list of local and online resources that can teach you more about breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding health library links

• Breastfeeding your baby
• Effective breastfeeding
• Effective sucking
• Getting started with breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding and returning to work
• Breastfeeding difficulties
• Breast milk is the best milk
• Breastfeeding quiz

Additional breastfeeding resources

• IBCLC (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) breastfeeding information video
• MedLinePlus
• WomensHealth.gov
• Mother's Milk Bank

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center’s commitment to encouraging new mothers to breastfeed has earned us designation as a Texas Ten Step Hospital by the Texas Department of State Health Services.