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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.
It’s my birthday – give me a hug!
/in For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterIt’s my birthday – give me a hug! Skin–to-Skin Contact for You and Your Baby What’s “Skin-to-Skin”? Skin-to-skin means your baby is placed belly-down, directly on your chest, right after she is born. Your care provider dries her off, puts on a hat, and covers her with a warm blanket, and gets her settled on […]
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 […]