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New “BONUS Helpline” Launches

By Claudia Doyle, Community Writer
April 27, 2016 at 01:59pm. Views: 231

Beginning today residents can dial 2-1-1 from their phone and ask for breastfeeding assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Department of Public Health’s Baby’s Optimal Nutrition with Ultimate Support (BONUS) Program is worked with the United Way 211 system to establish the BONUS helpline. Mothers who are having breastfeeding concerns, such as latching, milk supply, comfortable breastfeeding positions, and other breastfeeding questions, may now use the "BONUS helpline" that connects mothers to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who can help. The free helpline is intended to offer breastfeeding support and reassurance to mothers during this special time in their lives. The BONUS program is funded through First 5 San Bernardino to help all breastfeeding moms, regardless of income. The main goal of the program is to increase the number of babies exclusively breastfed for six months or longer. There are multiple health and economic benefits of breastfeeding that are significant for individual, community, and public health including: • Breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses such as diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. • Children who are breastfed for six months or longer are less likely to become obese. • Breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma or be at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). • Mothers who breastfeed have a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancers and diabetes. • Families that exclusively breastfeed can save between $1,200-1,500 in formula costs in the first year. The BONUS Program and the breastfeeding support BONUS helpline aim to remove obstacles that mothers might encounter when they attempt to breastfeed, which supports the county-wide vision of improving health and promoting wellness in the community. For more information about the BONUS Program, please call (909) 388-5668 or (909) 388-5676, Monday-Friday, 8 to 5 p.m. For other Public Health programs and services visit our webpage at http://www.sbcounty.gov/dph.

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