Pediatric Health Associates Lactation Center

11/19/2022

Freshly pumped breastmilk can be stored in the refrigerator up to 4 days, and in the freezer for up to 12 months. See storage guidelines for maintaining the safety and quality of breast milk. https://bit.ly/2YbS6Ys

09/21/2022

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/workplace-breastfeeding.html?fbclid=IwAR1YhuXH3k4erPus3c4K6fq-PHcosM-QLvKUlc7pF03x5sjZC5Zdr1F6rSQ

Heading back to work soon? Here are a few helpful thoughts:

Information and resources to help prepare your return to the workplace

08/25/2022

08/06/2022

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I have a problem with lactation cookies being available all over the place as if people who have issues with low milk supply are simply cookie- deficient.

So why show cookies? Well, I got tired of saying that the recommendation for newborn feeding is 8-12 feedings every 24 hours, not every 2-3 hours. I get it- 8 and 12 into 24 make every 2-3 hours sound reasonable, but babies don't know how to tell time. We are often teaching that we need to watch for feeding cues as long as we are feeding every 2-3 hours, which is confusing. Plus, we know that sleeping babies often stay asleep if you try to wake them to eat.

So- cookies. I like Oreos because you can stack them. You stack 8 (or 12 or more -whatever goal we want to set) and every time you feed the baby, you eat a cookie and when the pile is gone, you win. We get a new stack every day.

Picture is a stack of 8 Oreos, taken real time by a mama who is rocking this!

08/04/2022

What medications are safe to use while breastfeeding?
This is a great comprehensive list! If there is a medication not listed that you are wondering about, scan the QR code to utilize the “MommyMeds” app for information on medication safety.
Or you can call 1-806-352- 2519 to check on medication safety.

https://www.infantrisk.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/N24334_IRC_Flyer_edit.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0lkYSQdu2_DBycLYq0t0eqOqAMNum1uS2ibyPcjt9Tdmji9ARtGGGhPfA

08/01/2022

03/29/2022

Do you have specific questions about storage and preparation of breast milk? Like where to store breast milk at work or what to do when the power goes out? Get answers:

Do you have specific questions about storage and preparation of breast milk? Like where to store breast milk at work or what to do when the power goes out? Get answers: https://bit.ly/33XDrag

03/29/2022

Breastfeeding is an investment in health for mothers and babies.

02/24/2022

Food poisoning occurs after eating food contaminated by bacteria. The symptoms of food poisoning are basically the same as those of stomach flu: abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

09/16/2021

So many moms tell us they were advised to “pump and dump”——check this out!!!!

IABLE has a new clinical tool!

Trash the Pump and Dump (TPD) is a free clinical reference that highlights the most concerning substances, medications, and infectious illnesses for lactation.

The goal is that if it is not in this list, don't worry, it's fine. So, rather than searching to find out if an exposure is safe during lactation, just check the TPD to see if it is on the list!

It's one more strategy to stop the advice of pumping and dumping when unnecessary!

TPD can be viewed as either a website or a mobile app. Check out the website here: https://trashthepumpanddump.org/
(and see the HELP page for mobile app installation)

08/17/2021