Author: Stephanie M. Phillips

(BPRW) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will hold a virtual conference Birth & Breastfeeding (Black PR Wire) DETROIT, MI —The Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will hold its annual conference, dubbed Virtual Road Trip: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, October 3-5. The conference will bring together diverse maternal and child health stakeholders to optimize birth and breastfeeding experiences […]

(BPRW) Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will hold a virtual conference Birth & Breastfeeding (Black PR wire) DETROIT, MI —The Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association will hold its annual conference, dubbed Virtual Road Trip: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, October 3-5. The conference will bring together diverse maternal and child health stakeholders to optimize birth and breastfeeding experiences […]

PITT COUNTY, NC (WITN) – Pitt County Health Department in-person and virtual breastfeeding support groups and classes are set to resume. The Mothers of Milk Support (MOMS) Breastfeeding Support Group is a monthly discussion group led by WIC (Women, Infants and Children) breastfeeding peer counselors who Pitt County says encourages and supports pregnant or breastfeeding […]

Whether you are a new mom or a seasoned veterinarian, breastfeeding comes with its own set of unique challenges. From difficulties with the baby latching on to sore nipples, breastfeeding can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here are more breastfeeding tips, tricks, and fast facts from Deborah Persyn, Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant at University Health. […]

PRE-TEST DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS: I. Child’s name: II. Child’s age: III. Is the child vaccinated appropriately for the age? Yes No IV. Mother’s age: V. Address: VI. Socioeconomic status: 1) Upper class (≥$36,000 per year) 2) Upper middle class ($15,000-35,000 per year) 3) Middle class ($5,000-14,000 per year) 4) Middle class lower ($1,000-5,000 per year) 5) […]

leisure [email protected] Hub is a breastfeeding friendly place and will display a certificate on site, train staff and provide a supportive environment. Places Leisure, the council’s leisure provider, has signed up to the breastfeeding friendly program of the Breastfeeding Network (BfN). The program gives families breastfeeding confidence when visiting public places by providing a safe […]

My son was born in November 2021. Even though I had a c-section because he was in a breech position, the first few days went smoothly. Five days after he was born, when the midwife visited me at home, she told me that my baby’s weight had dropped by 10%. I immediately felt like I […]

Host Cristen TwoTeeth, center and attendees show off their finished baby foam bags. Char-Koosta News ST. IGNATIUS — August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the CSKT Tribal Health Department (THD) hosted a baby foam bag-making class and talking circle event to raise awareness about breastfeeding. Each year, THD hosts a variety of events, including crib-making […]

As a mom of three, Kimathi Coleman knows firsthand the joys — and challenges — of breastfeeding. Kimathi turned this knowledge into a calling through her volunteer work with BSTARS in Memphis, Tennessee. BSTARSshort for Breastfeeding Sisters That Are Receive Support, helps rebuild the culture around breastfeeding by providing informational and emotional support to increase […]

Breast milk can mean the difference between life and death for a newborn, high or low intelligence for a toddler, and normal weight or obesity for a child. Science supports all aspects of breastmilk versus synthetic milk, but breastfeeding rates still lag behind formula feeding. As August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we asked experts from […]

Participants in this year’s official program marking World Breastfeeding Week in Liberia The Deputy Minister of Health for Administration, Ms. Norwu Howard, says poor nutrition reduces a child’s abilities. She wants baby mothers to prioritize breastfeeding. According to her, breastfeeding remains important because breastmilk helps keep babies healthy, smart and strong. Ms Howard made the […]

Learn about the benefits of being a breastfeeding mom and how to successfully return to campus as a breastfeeding mom. Also learn about Illinois Breastfeeding Laws and Illinois State University Breastfeeding Policy. Promotion of health and well-being partnered with the Bloomington Normal Birth Center to acquire Trish Wierenga, a Certified Lactation Consultant, to initiate and […]

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. For many years, World Breastfeeding Week has been celebrated from August 1-7 with different themes to raise awareness of the need for breastfeeding education and support. Why focus on breastfeeding? Numerous studies have shown the benefits of breastfeeding on both the mental and physical health of breastfeeding parents and babies. […]

by: Melissa Luna Job : August 28, 2022 / 11:41 a.m. MDT Updated: August 28, 2022 / 11:41 a.m. MDT EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Binational Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC) will hold a press conference on Monday, August 20 to celebrate the nonprofit organization’s 10th anniversary. The BBC will hold a press conference to celebrate […]

Taylor King held her 21-month-old son, Sterling King, as he took a nap in a tent in Jackson Park on Saturday as she recalled what it was like to have to drive 40 minutes from her home in the south of Chicago until she gave birth. center where Sterling was born in 2020. King made […]

Mocha Mamas Milk works to improve the health of black moms and their babies. COLUMBIA, SC – This week is Black Breastfeeding Week and Mamas Mocha Milk to celebrate. The research team of University of South Carolina College of Nursing promotes the health of African-American moms and their babies, according to its website. “There are […]

Bre-breastfeeding is the hardest thing you will do until your child becomes a teenager,” said the host of my virtual lactation support group. My heart sank. I was two weeks postpartum and physically exhausted after recovering from an unplanned C-section, learning to care for a helpless little human being, and understanding the surprising complexities of […]

Carmen Gloria Bórquez, midwife at DecidoInformada.cl, explains which methods are most appropriate and provides recommendations for resuming sexual activity without fear of harming the health of babies. Various studies prove that breastfeeding, especially during the first year of life, is very beneficial for the health of infants, contributing to their nutrition with vitamins, proteins and […]

The Family Birth Center at the University of Chicago Medicine is internationally recognized for providing optimal care for breastfed babies and their parents. Our doctors and lactation consultants understand that breastfeeding can seem daunting, even for a second parent. Breastfeeding can be especially difficult if your firstborn has not been breastfed. As a Baby-Friendly USA […]

TL Photo/JD LONG (from left to right): Joni Dulkoski, breastfeeding peer helper; Brandi Rapp, nurse; Rebecca Eberhart, director of the WIC, and Karli Ray of the Children’s Puskarich Library were all present Thursday. CADIZ — Just outside the offices of the Women’s, Infants and Children’s Program on E. Warren Street in […]

Pasco, Hernando, Manatee and Pinellas counties will recognize the outreach event. PASCO COUNTY, Florida – This year Black Breastfeeding Week in the West Central Florida region begins August 25. Pasco, Hernando, Manatee and Pinellas County Health Departments will celebrate the event through photo shoots, trivia and free breastfeeding classes. Black Breastfeeding Week has been raising […]

For the first time in a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has made several updates to its breastfeeding guidelines in an update policy statement. The updated AAP guidelines now align with the guidelines put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO) and many other international guidelines. What are the new recommendations for […]

ALIGARH: Celebrations marking World Breastfeeding Week continued in different departments and centers of the Aligarh Muslim University and several events were organized to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for newborn babies. born. At the Neonatal Division of the Department of Paediatrics, JN Medical College, a workshop on “Breastfeeding Myths and Facts” was held […]

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News – Aug 24, 2022): Khyber Girls Medical College (KGMC) and Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar held a one-day Global Breastfeeding Symposium on Wednesday to raise awareness among the masses in this regard. The seminar was held at KGMC Auditorium with the collaboration of Pakistan Pediatric Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PPA-KP), United Nations International […]

PASCO COUNTY, Florida. – The West Central Florida County Health Departments and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week 2022 (BBW22) starting August 25 –31. This year’s theme is Black Breastfeeding Week 2022: 10 Years, A New Foundation. To learn more about why BBW22 recognition is necessary, […]

La Leche League has supported tens of thousands of Kiwi mothers and babies, with volunteer leaders providing mother-to-mother support, education and information to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding. COVID-19 has contributed to a drop in the number of leaders from 150 a decade ago to around 80, and La Leche League said the coffers […]

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their breastfeeding guidelines, now supporting the continuation of breastfeeding up to two years or beyond, as mutually desired by mother and child. Breast milk is and always has been the most optimal source of nutrition for a growing baby, and while breastfeeding is an option for the […]

LAHORE: Breastfeeding sensitization seminar was held with the collaboration of Pakistan Academy of Family Physicians, UNICEF and Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, here on Monday. Prof. Mahmood Ali Malik was the chief guest and Prof. Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, Prof. Dr. Masood Sadiq, Vice Chancellor of the University of Child Health Sciences (UCHS) and Prof. […]

Muscat – The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Department of Nutrition of the General Directorate of Primary Health Care, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organized Thursday at Avani Hotel Muscat a conference on breastfeeding for the health of the child and the mother. . The opening ceremony was attended by […]

QUETTA: Health experts and pediatricians at a seminar on Friday stressed the need to educate mothers about breastfeeding, as breast milk is a complete food for babies, which not only contributes to their healthy growth, but also protects them from different diseases at an early age. “Newborns should be breastfed within the first hour of […]

There has been a choice between breast milk and formula since canned milk was invented and made just for babies. The formula was pretty simple, measure the powder according to the instructions, mix with water in a bottle and feed. Formula has its benefits and mothers who choose it do so for different reasons. However, […]

From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I thought it would come naturally, as the movies show. I thought it would be easy. I thought that was what everyone was doing. Until my breastfeeding journey didn’t go as planned and I had to start pumping exclusively to […]

Hope and Healing: The UF Health Blog Many parents wonder if it’s safe to breastfeed their child while having COVID-19, and many wonder if it’s safe to do so while being vaccinated for it. When a family member of an infant has COVID-19, current recommendations are very similar to those we have always suggested for […]

When I was pregnant with my son, I was convinced that I was ready to breastfeed. I had done my research, taken a course, and knew I was armed with support (my mother has a doctorate in breastfeeding best practices.) In my mind, my experience was going to be wonderful and beautiful; I would immediately […]

You get a lot of information in the hospital and in pre and post natal classes about breastfeeding. But sometimes what you need is hands-on, real-world experience – and support. Here are five breastfeeding tips from experienced moms…and what they wish they had known when they first started. August is National Breastfeeding Month. 1. Breastfeeding […]

Camille Valente One Tuesday a month, after a long shift at the family birthing unit at St. Michael’s Hospital, Camila Valente spends her evening teaching expectant families how to breastfeed. The lactation consultant has been leading the class on Zoom for six months, educating expectant mothers on what to expect when they start feeding their […]

It is a well-known fact that breastfeeding benefits both mother and baby. Not only does it help meet the nutritional needs of the baby, but also creates a bond between mother and child. As such, “WHO and UNICEF recommend that children start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the […]

EFFINGHAM — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August and the benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk provides the newborn with vital antibodies and a boost in immunity as the infant grows. “Breastfeeding, whether at the breast or by expressing breastmilk, is important for an infant because it provides protection against many […]

EFFINGHAM — HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recognizes National Breastfeeding Month in August and the benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk provides the newborn with vital antibodies and a boost in immunity as the infant grows. “Breastfeeding, whether at the breast or by expressing breastmilk, is important for an infant because it provides protection against many […]

GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) – Health officials are still battling a shortage of infant formula in this country, prompting more mothers to consider breastfeeding instead. Friday WITN spoke to experts in this field about how they are handling the growing interest. “They call and they ask, hey it’s hard to find this formula, is there any […]

“Why don’t you just breastfeed?” It’s a sentiment mothers have been hearing for decades. And it has only intensified in recent months as the infant formula crisis continues. Aside from reigniting unnecessary debates about breastfeeding versus formula, this conversation does nothing to help moms navigate the postpartum experience, a time when so many already worry […]

August is National Breastfeeding Monthand families may still need help with breastfeeding care and support even after they return from hospital. Whether it’s a family’s first or fourth baby, every experience is different and breastfeeding can be challenging. Angela Navara, RN and Methodist Health board-certified lactation consultant, says lactation consultations are free by appointment and […]

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The President’s wife, Aisha Buhari, is committed to supporting and promoting breastfeeding among women through regular education and awareness raising with emphasis on the health benefits, urging fathers, family members and society to always encourage the process. According to a statement from Chief Information Officer Abiodun Oladunjoye, she engaged at an […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department is offering breastfeeding training as part of National Breastfeeding Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports breastfed infants are at reduced risk of asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, severe lower respiratory disease, ear infections, sudden infant death syndrome and gastrointestinal […]

Contact: Cleo Garcia(210) 722-7944 or [email protected] SAN ANTONIO (August 11, 2022) – August kicks off National Breastfeeding Month and San Antonio Metro Health highlights breastfeeding support programs and provides information and resources to families at events in San Antonio this month here, see the list of events below. San Antonio Metro Health WIC along with […]

August is National Breastfeeding Month, dedicated to the defense and promotion of breastfeeding. This year’s theme is Together We Do Great Things, in recognition that healthy communities cannot be achieved by one person alone and that all members of the community must support the people within. Breastfeeding begins during pregnancy as the body and brain […]

August 10, 2022 Veronica Blay, with her husband, Ted McAuley, had made a decision: she would breastfeed their baby when she arrived. But these plans were quickly tested. Blay realized breastfeeding would take longer than expected. “I need help,” she said, calling the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC referred […]

Nandurbar: Dettol Banega Swasth India’s Reach Each Child program celebrated World Breastfeeding Week in Rajsamand, Rajasthan and Amravati and Nandurbar, Maharashtra with its partner Plan India. Awareness focused on promoting breastfeeding to women and communities through various awareness campaigns, workshops and rallies throughout the week of August 1-7. Awareness programs supported by nine rallies were […]

Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road as part of the “Mama Care” initiative celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by organizing 2 programs in which approximately 150 nurses and approximately 70 parents of Sick, Goregaon, Virar and the surrounding area participated. The programs were led by Dr. Nitu Mundhra, consultant neonatologist and lactation expert. Present on the occasion was […]

Edo State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Obehi Akoria and other medical experts urged the use of exclusive breastfeeding by mothers Speaker at a symposium on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week organized by the Institute of Child Health, University of Benin, UNIBEN/ CHU of the University of Benin, UBTH, the Commissariat to Health which was […]

In February, a nationwide infant formula recall has sent parents of infants into crisis mode, frantically rummaging through store shelves and the internet for food for their babies. As the shortage drags on, some argue mothers struggling to find formula should ‘just breastfeed’. But it’s not that simple, said Jennifer Bolton, Ph.D., a professor at […]

Mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus and their babies are at increased risk of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular complications [4, 5]and breastfeeding is reported to help reduce these risks [10, 11]. However, due to various barriers, breastfeeding rates are low among mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus [12]. This study is important because in the current situation […]

A breastfeeding workshop and celebratory event hosted by the Central District Health Department is scheduled for Thursday at the Grand Island Public Library. “Each August we like to do something special to recognize breastfeeding in our community and help bring partners together to help clients and other families breastfeed,” said Rachel Sazama, WIC Program Supervisor […]

RAWALPIDI: Health experts have called for the promotion of breastfeeding stating that breast milk is not only essential for the health of the newborn but also protects the mother from various diseases. Speaking at an awareness session at Westridge Railway Hospital as part of International Breastfeeding Week, Central Chairwoman of the Islamic Medical Association of […]

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and I’m celebrating my breastfeeding journey a little more openly over these weeks. Much of my celebration stems from remembering how far my son and I have come on our journey, but I understand that the subject of how mothers feed their babies is a sensitive one. Many women are […]

Giving your baby breast milk is one of the best ways to keep him healthy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants be breastfed exclusively for the first six months of life and continue to be breastfed for a year or more. The longer a mother breastfeeds her babies, the greater the benefits […]

Saint Lucia: Ministry of Health Breastfeeding Week ends August 7 St. LUCIA: The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Elderly Affairs launched its Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign with a workshop held at the Ciceron Wellness Center for expectant and nursing mothers. The participants in this workshop came from the municipalities of Ti-Rocher Castries, Bexon, Cicéron and Entrepot. […]

Brunch, music and even yoga were part of a week of innovative activities in South Tyneside designed to help new mums overcome the many challenges that can come from breastfeeding. To mark World Breastfeeding Week, the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust has worked with the local council to organize a series of events – […]

PESHAWAR/KHYBER: At a seminar on Saturday, health experts called on people to promote breastfeeding to reduce infant mortality rate and protect babies from infections and diseases like diarrhoea. “Through breastfeeding alone, we can boost immunity and prevent newborn and child deaths. It is the most cost-effective public health intervention that can give babies the best […]

We often talk about the physical side of breastfeeding – the pain caused by a bad latch, the different latches, the hours spent on the couch, the exhaustion… But for many women who choose to breastfeed, the mental toll can be experienced as something they feel. re totally caught off guard. “So many new parents […]

(Seated left to right) Roslinda, Dr Nanthakumar and Dayang, with Patimah (standing left) and hospital staff in a group photo. SIBU (August 5): About 300 delegates including doctors, nurses, nutritionists, teachers, entrepreneurs and parents from across Malaysia are here this weekend (August 6 and August 7) ​​for the group convention of Sibu breastfeeding support at […]

Islamabad: Pakistan must do more to save children from stunting, wasting and other nutrition-related problems. Investment in breastfeeding support must be scaled up through a collective effort involving all relevant stakeholders. Views to this effect were echoed during an advocacy seminar on breastfeeding practices, organized by the nutrition wing of the Ministry of National Health […]

The celebrations will begin at the Guildhall on Saturday, where Derry City and Strabane District Mayor Councilor Sandra Duffy will meet Dr Maria Herron, founder of the social good company iBreastfeed, as well as local breastfeeding families, advocates and community leaders. health practitioners. The group will then cross the Peace Bridge to St Columb’s Park, […]

Download logo In an effort to create awareness, promote and maintain exclusive breastfeeding especially for infant health and survival, the Borno State Government through the wife of the Executive Governor of Borno Borno State Dr. Falmata Zulum has launched a campaign. The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2022, “Intensify Breastfeeding: Educate and Support”, aims to […]

August is designated as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Over the past few months, the nationwide shortage of infant formula has brought breastfeeding to the fore as an option for feeding your child. Forrest General worked with other Central City medical facilities to hold breast milk drives with donations to the Mississippi Breast Milk Bank. Forrest […]

TL Photos/ROBERT A. DEFRANK LEFT: Angelica Radevski, left, and Lexie Hess, registered nurses at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, provide information to new and expectant mothers such as Melissa Lennox of Martins Ferry, waiting, at “Mama-Palooza” Wednesday at Bellaire City Park as part of National Breastfeeding Month. Lennox’s daughter Brooklynn Edwards is also […]

Opinion: Breastfeeding makes all the difference between life and death for children around the world By Mary McGrath, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Aisling Daly, TU Dublin None of us need to be reminded that we are going through all kinds of crises in the world – warsfood crisis, pandemics, climate change. […]