Birth-n-Babies

04/04/2020

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02/17/2020

10/19/2019

Because I am largely retired from my practice it has been a long while since I posted .When this article came to my attention I thought it merited my sharing. While I have never observed the level of callousness cited by some women in this article I have heard many stories of women who were traumatized by unexpected events during birth that were not adequately explained or consented to. Less attention has been paid to the emotional well-being of women giving birth than there should have been. How many of us have heard, "a healthy mom and baby is all that matters" from care-providers and family members? I can attest that it is NOT all that matters. Sometimes we all need to remember that emotional health is critical to a new mothers ability to function in the raw time that follows birth. My wish is for all laboring women to be emotionally supported by a loved one and caring professional birth attendants.

Women are speaking up and raising awareness about obstetric violence, including surgeries, medications, and procedures they didn't consent to.

12/07/2017

For those of you flying with infants over the holidays, here is a link to TSA info on bringing breastmilk.

"To ensure your security, all travelers are required to undergo screening. However, TSA has developed modified screening procedures for children who appear to be 12 years old and younger. TSA officers will consult parents or the traveling guardian about the best way to relieve any concerns during th...

09/19/2017

Hey PicsArt fam! This week, we’re teaming up with the mamas over at Breastfeeding Mama Talk (BFMT) — and with mamas all around the world — to help with the…

09/15/2017

http://www.ourmilkyway.org/reclaiming-latinohispanic-birth-and-breastfeeding-traditions/

Hispanic Americans have positively influenced our nation for generations. One of those women, HealthConnect One’s program manager Brenda Reyes, RN, CLC, works fiercely to improve maternal child health outcomes, especially for Latino/Hispanic communities. Reyes has more than 15 years of experience wo...

06/15/2017

Loved this photo of a mom feeding her baby at work and no one acts like it's a problem.

03/09/2017

I am going to this. http://www.thinkbabies.org/strollingthunder/

Bringing national attention to what babies — and families — need to thrive.

02/04/2017

https://www.fitpregnancy.com/baby/breastfeeding/totally-relatable-working-mom-pumping-problems

The challenge is real. See how other working mamas made pumping work for them.

01/27/2017

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/01/prweb13973181.htm

RALEIGH, North Carolina (PRWEB) January 12, 2017 -- AAP’s revised policy statement, “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment,” is its latest update on safe infant sleep, reinforcing many earlier recommendations, adjusting others...

01/07/2017

A little continuing education anyone?

[Can't attend live? View recordings at your own pace!] Don’t miss the chance to hear 3 of our most popular GOLD Lactation speakers during our special GOLD Alumni event! We’re looking forward to an exciting day of live interaction as our speakers share advanced level presentations for our delegates who are eager to delve deeper into the topic of breastfeeding and expand their knowledge and clinical skills. Kay Hoover will be presenting four unusual case studies that will allow you to test your knowledge and detective skills, Barbara Wilson-Clay will be providing an in-depth look at newborn assessment using videos and pictures to examine both normal and abnormal presentations of structure and function, and Dr. Jane Morton will be sharing her extensive knowledge of integrating the teaching of hand expression into the first hour of care after birth in order to reduce the risk of early cessation of breastfeeding. The wisdom, knowledge, and experience of these amazing leaders in the field of human lactation is something you need to take advantage of! Learn more here: http://www.goldlearning.com/ce-library/upcoming-live-webinars/alumni-2017-detail

Sharing is Caring Giveaway: Do you know someone working closely with breastfeeding mothers? Give the gift of education this holiday season! Tag your colleagues in the comments below and you as well as the person could receive free access to these presentations. We'll be drawing several winners leading up to January 17. Also we'd love to hear from you, let us know where you're from and the work you do to help moms through their breastfeeding journey.