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WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS.
Welcome to the
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS.
Incorporating Breastfeeding into Prenatal Care
/in For Providers /by lilIncorporating Breastfeeding into Prenatal Care Prenatal breastfeeding education increases breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity, and duration. Current research points to prenatal breastfeeding education as important first steps in supporting breastfeeding and maternal health. How do I Incorporate Breastfeeding into my practice? On the initial History and Physical, ask: “Any past surgeries or problems with your breasts?” “How […]
Just One Bottle
/in For Providers /by lilJust One Bottle Supplementation of the Breastfed Baby “Just One Bottle Won’t Hurt”—or Will It? Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC July 2016 Background The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a normal fetus is colonized in utero with bacteria from the maternal digestive tract (Jimenez et al, 2008) Maternal immune factors, health, and lifestyle contribute to the […]
Medications and Breastfeeding
/in For Providers /by lilMedications and Breastfeeding Most medications are safe in breastfeeding but a few are not. It is rare that a woman needs to stop breastfeeding in order to take a drug. Nonetheless, sometimes doctors are not completely familiar with the most current information on medications and breastfeeding. If you are unsure, please refer to either Thomas […]