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  • Breastfeeding support for women Veterans

    Breastfeeding support for women Veterans

    Are you thinking about the best way to feed your baby? Here is what you need to know.

  • Important breastfeeding information for new Veteran moms

    Important breastfeeding information for new Veteran moms

    Important breastfeeding advice for Veteran moms. Breastfeeding strengthens your baby’s immune system and lowers their risk of chronic disease.

  • COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding

    COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy and breastfeeding

    You Asked, We Answered: You've asked us questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

  • VA dietitian offers healthy eating tips for breastfeeding moms

    VA dietitian offers healthy eating tips for breastfeeding moms

    Every mother’s milk supply is individualized and there is no “special breastfeeding diet,” however these five tips will help maintain a healthy nutrient-rich supply for breastfeeding babies.

  • Lauren’s Story, Part 9: VA is a Supporter of Breastfeeding

    Lauren’s Story, Part 9: VA is a Supporter of Breastfeeding

    Written by: Lauren – Guest Blogger sharing her perspective as a VA [...]

  • A guide to VA pregnancy benefits: prenatal to postpartum

    A guide to VA pregnancy benefits: prenatal to postpartum

    VA covers your full pregnancy journey, including prenatal care, supplies, lactation support and more. Know your benefits before your baby arrives.

  • How VA is advancing health care for women Veterans

    How VA is advancing health care for women Veterans

    VA is doing a lot to meet the needs of women Veterans—improving access, expanding services, and investing in specialized care.

  • Baby shower a celebration of strength

    Baby shower a celebration of strength

    Army Veteran Samantha Hoving was one of 49 women Veterans at Houston VA’s ninth annual Veteran baby shower.

  • Latest information on infant breast/chestfeeding

    Latest information on infant breast/chestfeeding

    Guidelines for taking care of an infant change over time as new information is available.

  • Up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed

    Up to 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed

    PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, but it is treatable.

  • Women’s health awareness: Empowering women, cultivating health

    Women’s health awareness: Empowering women, cultivating health

    VA experts help women Veterans make informed nutrition and lifestyle choices to improve their overall health.

  • Women Veterans, VA may surprise you

    Women Veterans, VA may surprise you

    If you haven’t checked out VA in a while, things have changed. Our wide range of women’s health services and resources may surprise you.

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Last updated July 3, 2025

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