Breastfeeding Educational Cards

A set of 12 single-concept breastfeeding educational cards were developed by the Wisconsin WIC Program, and the Maternal and Child Health Program. The cards are designed to be printed on cardstock paper and in color to be attractive. Single copies of the cards may be printed for your information, but may not be copied and distributed.  

1. Breastfeeding Information from Someone Who Knows
   (PDF, 91 KB)
   Answers to common breastfeeding questions from a mother to an expectant mother. Topics include: worries about making enough milk, worries that breastfeeding will hurt, embarrassment to breastfeed in public and concerns for how much time it takes to breastfeed.
2. Breastfeeding Can Fit Into Your Life
   (PDF, 103 KB)
   Answers to common breastfeeding questions from a mother to an expectant mother. Topics include: diet, smoking, alcohol and medications.
3. The Best Start
   (PDF, 20 KB)
   Information on getting started breastfeeding, how often to breastfeed, signs of hunger, a good latch-on and ending a feeding.
4. Breastfeeding In the First Weeks
   (PDF, 31 KB)  
   Information on getting started breastfeeding, how often to breastfeed, signs of hunger, a good latch-on and ending a feeding. A Spanish version of this publication is also available. (PDF, 31 KB)  
5. Making Enough Milk for Your Baby
   (PDF, 17 KB)  
   How to tell if baby is getting enough breastmilk, plus information on growth spurts and increasing milk supply.
6. Breast Soreness
   (PDF, 29 KB)
   Information for preventing and treating sore nipples, and uncomfortably full breasts.
7. Sleepy Baby
   (PDF, 32 KB)
   Tips for waking a sleepy baby and calming a fussy baby.
8. Breastfeeding and Work or School
   (PDF, 58 KB)
   Information on continuing to enjoy the ease and special closeness of breastfeeding while away from baby.
9. Collecting Breastmilk
   (PDF, 47 KB)
   Tips for collecting breastmilk, including hand expression and choosing a breast pump.
10. Storing and Thawing Expressed Breastmilk
    (PDF, 16 KB) 
    Information on safe storage and preparation of breastmilk, based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
11. Breastfeeding an Older Baby
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    Suggestions for nursing strikes, teething and weaning.
12. Vitamin D and Your Baby
    (PDF, 432 KB) 
    Information on Vitamin D and its supplementation in breastfed babies, based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. A Spanish version of this publication is also available. (PDF, 26 KB)

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