After your bAby is born After your bAby is born BReastfeeding Nine out of ten Oregon mothers breastfeed. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, and it is free! Breast milk contains antibodies that help fight off germs and helps your baby build a good defense against colds, ear infections, and allergies. Babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of being overweight later in life, and have a lower risk of getting asthma and diabetes. Breastfeeding may also help you lose your pregnancy weight more quickly. Drug and alcohol use while breastfeeding can harm your baby because it passes through your breast milk. For more information contact the following: Your baby will need a car seat starting with the • Ashland Community Hospital, 541-201-4000 baby’s very first ride home • Providence Medford Medical Center, 541-732-5000 from the hospital. Using a • Rogue Valley Medical Center, 1-800-944-7073 child safety seat (car seat) • Sutter Health Hospital, 707-464-8664 is the best protection you • Three Rivers Community Hospital, 541-472-7000 can give your child when • Curry County Public Health, 541-247-3300 traveling by car. Parents • Jackson County Public Health, 541-774-8203. are responsible for their • Josephine County Public Health, 541-474-5333 child’s safety. • La Leche League , 1-800-LA-LECHE Buckle uP yOu and yOuR BaBy You will need a car seat to take your baby home from the hospital. Find one that is the right size for your child. Once you choose a car seat, install it properly in your car. Read the instruction manuals for your car seat and contact a trained person in your area if you need hands-on help. Local fire stations may provide service to make sure that your car seat is put in right. Mid Rogue OHP Put the baby’s car seat in the back seat and be sure your baby is properly Member Services buckled every time they ride with you–even during those quick trips to the Toll free 1-888-460-0185 corner market. TTY 1-800-735-2900 Send in your car seat registration card so the manufacturer can contact you about any recalls. Replace any car seat used during a motor vehicle crash..