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World Breastfeeding Week

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

Paige Oyaga
AAP updated policy recommendations breastfeeding

AAP Calls for More Breastfeeding Support In Updated Policy

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

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

Nutrition Basics for Pregnancy & Lactation

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...

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
breastfeeding and covid19

Breastfeeding and COVID-19

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

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
pregnancy and coronavirus

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: How To Stay Safe And Make A Game Plan

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

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
fetal movement

Being Aware of Fetal Movement Doesn’t Prevent Stillbirths

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...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Moms Breastfeed

Most New Moms Breastfeed, But Many Stop Too Soon, CDC Says

Most New Moms Breastfeed, But Many Stop Too Soon, CDC Says – By Robert Preidt for CBS News “We are pleased that most U.S. babies start out breastfeeding and over half are still breastfeeding at 6 months of age,” said Dr. Ruth Petersen, director of CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. Most new… Continue reading Most New Moms Breastfeed, But Many Stop Too Soon, CDC Says

Aimee Sharp
Introducing Solids

Feeding Your Baby After Six Months of Age – Introducing Solids

The World Health Organization recommends only breast milk (or formula if necessary) exclusively for the first six months of life (no other food or liquids, even water, is necessary). But around six months, or even a couple of weeks before, doctors will start to recommend introducing solids – while still continuing to breastfeed your child… Continue reading Feeding Your Baby After Six Months of Age – Introducing Solids

Aimee Sharp
Lactation Space

Union Station Opens Private Lactation Space for Pumping, Breastfeeding Mothers

Union Station Opens Private Lactation Space for Pumping, Breastfeeding Mothers – By Yvonne Kim for the Chicago-Sun Times Mothers on the go can now privately pump or breastfeed in five new mobile lactation pods at Amtrak stations across the country — including one in Chicago Union Station. Designed by Mamava, which has installed almost 500 lactation… Continue reading Union Station Opens Private Lactation Space for Pumping, Breastfeeding Mothers

Aimee Sharp
Breastfeeding questions

Breastfeeding FAQs: Part II

Here are our second three breastfeeding questions for those of you who are interested in breastfeeding your infants! You can find our first part of FAQs here. When my period returns, will it lower my milk supply? It might! Some women have trouble with this. It can be a stressful time for some, especially if… Continue reading Breastfeeding FAQs: Part II

Aimee Sharp
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