12/29/2022
Sorry I haven't been posting much! Hope everyone has had and is still having a wonderful holiday season!
07/08/2022
That's right! You should be able to breastfeed if you want to!
The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding
As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding.
07/04/2022
Expressing breast milk by hand is an important skill for lactating women to learn, especially in case of an emergency. Hand expression can be helpful in emergency situations when you may not have access to a breast pump, electricity for a breast pump or if you are away from your baby unexpectedly. Learn more in this new resource from CDC https://bit.ly/3I4fnlL
07/02/2022
Breastfeeding improves cognitive ability for children of poorer mothers – study
Analysis of data on almost 6,000 children found breastfeeding boosted brain development in disadvantaged mothers’ babies
06/29/2022
AAP now recommends breastfeeding beyond age 2 due to benefits for both mother and baby
The organization also recognizes that more social and workplace support is needed to make longer breastfeeding happen.