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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.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

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

View this fact sheet with nutrition tips for breastfeeding moms. 

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

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

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

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

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

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

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

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

HHS, Office on Women's Health

Find tips and suggestions to help you successfully breastfeed.

HHS, Office on Women's Health

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

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.

WIC Breastfeeding Support, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA

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.