LAHORE: There is no diet or tonic that is better for the health and physical development of a newborn than breast milk, according to Professor Dr Al-Fareed Zafar, Director of the Postgraduate Medical Institute (PMGI ). He advised mothers to breastfeed their newborns for at least six months to help boost their immunity against seasonal […]
Novant Health to begin offering nightly breastfeeding consultations via video
Beginning Sept. 21, Wilmington patients can schedule private, one-on-one video consultations daily between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. (PCD). WILMINGTON — Novant Health recently launched a new program to connect new mothers to lactation experts for overnight support. Starting Sept. 21, Wilmington patients can schedule private, one-on-one video consultations daily between 7 p.m. and 7 […]
Milk Diva Lactation Services and Poplin Pediatric Dentistry Open New Collaborative Infant Feeding Clinic
The collaboration between the two specialty firms is the first and only of its kind in Central Texas. By having a Milk Diva consultant in the office alongside us, we are able to provide more comprehensive care than either practice can provide independently. — Dr. Jared Poplin AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA, July 30, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — […]
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
Miami, Florida.— The Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Health (DOH) celebrates National Breastfeeding Month in August. In recognition, various Miami-Dade County organizations have partnered to host 2022 BreastfeedMIAMI. This year’s theme— Together we do great things! – emphasizes the power and impact of our collective efforts on families and communities. This happens through our daily […]
Ashley Graham shares photo of twins breastfeeding at the same time
Ashley Graham gives fans a taste of what it’s like to breastfeed two children at the same time. (Hint: exhausting.) “tired. but here we are,” Graham captioned an Instagram post on Friday. In the powerful photo, Graham, 34, is seen breastfeeding her nearly 5-month-old twins, Malachi and Roman. The model and her husband, filmmaker Justin […]
O’Hare and Midway install 11 portable lactation pods to accommodate breastfeeding mothers on the fly
As travelers make their way through O’Hare International Airport this summer, they might notice a new convenience dotted among newsstands, coffee shops and popcorn stands: portable lactation pods. The Chicago Department of Aviation is installing 11 self-contained lactation pods at O’Hare and Midway airports, providing a private oasis for nursing mothers to use for free. […]
Chester County Hospital recognized for excellence in lactation care
Image via Chester County Hospital. From left to right: Robin Frees, Michele Quigley and Colleen Hurley. In December, Chester County Hospital was named Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Reportand now he has been recognized for his excellence in lactation care. The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and the […]
Breastfeeding, lactation and the changing nature of breast milk
Motherhood piqued my interest and gave me yet another reason to delve into the science behind breastmilk. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that breast milk manages to provide the nutrients necessary for the development of a child during the first months of life. Although breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always an […]
CSUN opens lactation pod at Bayramian Hall – Daily Sundial
CSUN opened its first lactation module on March 28 in the lobby of Bayramian Hall at the request of the university’s Institute for Community Health and Wellness, also known as HWB. The carrycot is intended to give breastfeeding people the privacy needed to pump milk and it also has a range of features aimed at […]
Providence Everett Lactation and Postpartum Clinic offers support for new parents
EVERETT – Washington State has one of the highest percentages of parents who choose breastfeeding at the time of childbirth, but starting or maintaining lactation can be problematic for some parents , and that’s when the Providence Everett Breastfeeding and Postpartum Clinic steps in to help. According to a CDC Breastfeeding Newsletter 2020 When surveying […]
Man killed in northeast Houston home invasion as girlfriend breastfeeds baby
Searching for the suspect who shot and killed his father in northeast Houston Police are looking for a gunman who killed a man in his northeast Houston apartment while his wife was breastfeeding their baby early Tuesday morning. HOUSTON – A man was killed in his northeast Houston apartment during a home invasion, while his […]
Nurtec (rimegepant) clinical lactation study published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), today announced that data from an open-label, single-center, phase 1 study evaluating the excretion of a single dose of rimegepant 75 mg in the breast milk of healthy lactating women has been published in the peer-reviewed journal, Breastfeeding medicinethe official […]
Jeannie Mai says breastfeeding was harder than giving birth
Jeannie Mai has updated her Instagram following her journey as a mother. In a recent post, Mai revealed the difficulty she had breastfeeding. “I’ve been dealing with this breastfeeding issue for two months. Listening to a lactation nurse, reading advice online and getting lots of help from other mums. By far, this has been the […]
Olivia Munn shares her breastfeeding struggles
If you’ve ever embarked on the adventure of breastfeeding, you know how difficult it can be. Breastfeeding is a learned skill, for both you and your baby, and it’s not always (rarely ever; let’s be real) easy. Olivia Munn recently opened up about her own Breastfeeding Struggles on Instagramsharing, “I felt like my body was […]
Sanford Bismarck installs nursing pods at hospital
January 25, 2022 Erin’s HornSenior Media Relations [email protected] BISMARCK, North Dakota – Sanford Health is taking steps to provide additional support for breastfeeding mothers by adding Mamava breastfeeding pods at Bismarck Medical Center. Two nursing suites will be located on the Skywalk Deck off the Seventh and Rosser Clinic, while the third suite will be […]
Viral Video Of A Woman Nursing A Cat In Flight Has An Incredible Story Behind It
December 26, 2021 3:00 PM EST Viral Video Of A Woman Nursing A Cat In Flight Has An Incredible Story Behind It The Internet – A virality video of a young woman breastfeeding a cat on a plane accumulates millions of views on the the Internet, but is it just pulling the fur over people’s […]
Student Capstone Project Helps Drive New Lactation Policy at VCU Health – VCU News
By Brian McNeill For their flagship project in the masters program in adult learning to school of education At Virginia Commonwealth University, a team of six students explored whether working mothers at VCU Health were adequately protected, supported, and empowered to express breast milk at work. The students interviewed dozens of VCU Health employees, researched […]
Stony Brook offers state-of-the-art nursing rooms |
Stony Brook University’s brand new breastfeeding rooms are now available on campus, providing state-of-the-art breastfeeding facilities to the campus community. The Department of Student Community Development in the Division of Student Affairs designed these lactation rooms with the goal of creating a safe and relaxing environment for nursing parents who need a space to express, […]