There are countless benefits to breastfeeding your baby, both for you and your newborn. These benefits include assurance of the correct percentage of proper nutrients for your baby, increased immunity to illness, reduced risk of overweight, and reduced risk of ovarian cancer for breastfeeding mothers.

The following resources offer advice on breastfeeding your baby:

Woman, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-009156.pdf
PDF in English and Spanish offering WIC contact information and in
introduction to services offered, including breastfeeding.

Management of Breastfeeding
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-000119.pdf
22-page informative guide outlining different aspects of breastfeeding

You Can Breastfeed!
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-025037.pdf
Helpful guide for new moms.