Having a baby comes with many big decisions and new experiences. There is an endless amount of information to take in, opinions to form, and plans to make. One of the biggest decisions all new parents will need to make is whether to breastfeed their baby. New moms may be undecided about breastfeeding due to… Continue reading The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Some health problems can make it harder for babies to breastfeed, however breastfeeding is often still possible. Human breast milk (HBM) contains a fine balance of immunoglobulins (antibodies), proteins, fat, and carbohydrates – a valuable combination of nutrients to nourish and protect your growing infant. Dense with nutrients and antibodies, breastmilk helps protect the newborn… Continue reading Breastfeeding Your Baby with a Health Challenge

World Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2023 is happening August 1-8. This year, we focus on breastfeeding at work

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) identifies stigma, lack of support and workplace barriers as obstacles that hinder continued breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first six months of life before introducing nutritious complementary foods, while encouraging social and systemic changes to support mothers who choose to breastfeed. The… Continue reading AAP Calls for More Breastfeeding Support In Updated Policy

If you are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding you may be wondering how to enhance your diet. Regardless of where you are in the journey...

Adapted from article on Healthychildren.org by Temitope Awelewa, MBCHB, MPH, FAAP, IBCLC​​​ The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for everyone. This may be especially true for mothers who are breastfeeding and concerned about their baby’s health. However, mothers can successfully start and maintain breastfeeding during the pandemic, with some recommended precautions. Can I breastfeed… Continue reading Breastfeeding and COVID-19

Original article by Katherine Harmon Courage on npr.org | March 22,2020 Pregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply. Researchers are working quickly to learn more about what the new coronavirus — as well as its impact on our daily… Continue reading Pregnancy and Coronavirus: How To Stay Safe And Make A Game Plan

Potential Breastfeeding Impacts On The Community

The study analyzed outcomes from more than 400,000 pregnancies. It is the largest study of fetal movement awareness to date and the first in the world to...