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Breastfeeding the High Risk Infant [For Healthcare Professionals]
By, Lindsay Sims, BSN, RN, RNC-OB The mother of a high risk infant is confronted with nume…
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Breastfeeding the High Risk Infant [For Healthcare Professionals]
By, Lindsay Sims, BSN, RN, RNC-OB The mother of a high risk infant is confronted with numerous parenting challenges, not the least of which is the decision about how to nourish her vulnerable newborn. Successful breastfeeding depends on overcoming obstacles posed by infant cond…
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By, Erin Wells, BA, IBCLC, RLC (Owner of Lily Lactation) As a Lactation Consultant, I have the opportunity to work with many pregnant women and new parents. I have noticed that we, the Lactation Community, are often viewed as extremists who use shame, force, and intellectualism …
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By, Stacie Bingham, CD(DONA), LCCE www.staciebingham.com These are my sad stones. I found them at the beach one day, when I felt the need to venture away from my home and my problems and spend time collecting my thoughts and just feeling free for a while. I had been crying dail…
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By, Janelle Webb, MBA, CLE Getting back to pre-pregnancy weight does not happen right after birth, but it does not need to take the same nine months that the baby was in the womb. The American Council on Exercise advises the first few weeks after birth should be focused on bond…
Read moreWhen do you need a breast pump?
By, Sara Steelman, MPH, CLEC In accordance with the Women’s Health Preventive Guidelines in the Affordable Care Act, non-grandfathered health plans are required to provide breastfeeding support and supplies when needed. There seems to be mass confusion of when a breast pump is…
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By, Julie Huisjen, BS, IBCLC, RLC How many times have we heard it? “If you don’t wean your baby, he will never get off the breast!” “He will be in kindergarten and STILL breastfeeding if you don’t wean him!” Or maybe you’ve heard even worse: “you’re STILL breastfeeding?!” “W…
Read moreWhy Exclusively Breastfeed for 6 Months?
By, Rochelle Lukehart RNC, IBCLC (San Joaquin Community Hospital) There has been a resurgence of public awareness in the past 15 years of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends it in their policy statement from 2012.…
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