Diane Erdmann, RN BSN IBCLC has over 40 years of experience working with thousands of
breastfeeding families as an OB nurse and has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for over 25 years.
Not exact matches
Breastfeeding in public, particularly in sacred sites such
as churches, remains a sensitive issue for
families,
as noted by a recent Religion News Service article.
To the best of our ability, their father and I raised our children to see both parents working in the home and without
as normal, and when they grew up, our daughters, our only children, had no second thoughts about giving time to their careers, nor to the advantages of
breastfeeding and the importance of providing healthy, whole foods to their
families.
Scattered throughout the «Voices of
Breastfeeding» edition of Attached
Family are parent stories, project highlights and additional resources from around and beyond API,
as well
as the following features:
When I negotiated with my bosses for
family friendly hours,
breastfeeding was never mentioned and I don't think I ever thought of it
as the reason I needed to be near my son.
Interfering but well meaning friends &
family usually do more harm than good and its a shame
as I have recently heard that 9 out of 10 mums that stop
breastfeeding in the early days wish that they hadn't.
What the studies can't capture is that personal choice and gratification in choosing to
breastfeed or be at home with your children has a significant impact on the well - being of the
family as well.
It is true I'm not
as driven in my career
as I was pre-kids, but that was a choice I made way back when I decided to have a
family, and at that time, I planned to
breastfeed «if I could» and to wean to formula.
Receiving this award gives a wider audience to the contributions of these providers in the promotion of
breastfeeding as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for babies and mothers and speaks highly to their dedication to the health of
families across the Chicago area.
However,
as important
as encouraging and supporting
families in optimizing their
breastfeeding experience -LSB-...]
Prior to her work
as a doula she supported
families as a nanny and
as a
breastfeeding peer counselor in the hospital since 2012.
Now, I know that
breastfeeding can be an emotional topic, and I firmly believe that
as a mom my main responsibility is to do what is right for my
family (aka no judgement please!).
Her expertise in
breastfeeding support has been a wonderful asset to
families as they are navigating feeding their new baby.
You may have mixed feelings about it: you may prefer your
family to have one
breastfeeding mother and one supporting parent; your sentiments may oscillate
as the pregnancy progresses or once the baby has arrived, or they may change with subsequent pregnancies.
As the Senior Intern for Hazelbaker Lactation Institute she has the privilege of working with many
families to help them achieve their
breastfeeding goals.
We use physiology
as our guiding principle to support the attainment of
family breastfeeding goals
You may want to consider dedicating those first few days after birth to staying at home so you can feed both children on demand surrounded by understanding
family and friends
as you may feel a little self - conscious and exposed if you are
breastfeeding your older child
as well.
That's what inspired me to write Milky Moments, a rhyming picture book for children and their
families depicting
breastfeeding as a normal part of day - to - day life.
My perception of many moms feeling
breastfeeding is hard comes from my professional experience working with
families as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant aka Infant Feeding Specialist.
It also involves taking into consideration the risks of not
breastfeeding, for the mother, the baby and the
family,
as well
as society.
However,
as important
as encouraging and supporting
families in optimizing their
breastfeeding experience is, it is equally important that providers recognize and assist those mothers who are not able to
breastfeed their newborns.
As advocates for moms, babies and
families, the job of the lactation team is to help with
breastfeeding issues whenever possible, but, equally importantly, make it clear that nobody has to go through this process without support and guidance.
I did become more aware, though, of the potential disapproval of friends,
family, and acquaintances, so
as he approached three, I took my
breastfeeding underground.
As far as breastfeeding goes, what this blog does is advocate for women to make sane, rational, evidence based choices that are best for themselves and their families, without being shamed by lactovists and «natural» advocates who put their misinformed, unscientific agenda above the physical and mental well being of mothers, babies and familie
As far
as breastfeeding goes, what this blog does is advocate for women to make sane, rational, evidence based choices that are best for themselves and their families, without being shamed by lactovists and «natural» advocates who put their misinformed, unscientific agenda above the physical and mental well being of mothers, babies and familie
as breastfeeding goes, what this blog does is advocate for women to make sane, rational, evidence based choices that are best for themselves and their
families, without being shamed by lactovists and «natural» advocates who put their misinformed, unscientific agenda above the physical and mental well being of mothers, babies and
families.
But
as an attached parent (I
breastfed my son until he was almost 2 years old, we still share a
family bed, and aside from daycare, he has never had a babysitter other than my mother) I can tell you that daycare and attachment parenting can live happily together.My son is also very cautious and quiet, but he has always been happy at «school,» and even more, he is the one who befriends the children who cry easily and who need extra comfort at daycare.
Pediatricians, in their traditional role
as advocate for the child and
family, are ideally situated to positively influence the
breastfeeding experiences of the mother and young infant.
Darcy Wronkiewicz, CD (DONA)(Certified Doula), CLEC (Certified Lactation Educator & Counselor) Lactation Specialist and Core Class Facilitator Darcy Wronkiewicz has been serving
families in the Ventura and Santa Barbara areas since 2009, providing
breastfeeding support and education
as well
as birth doula services.
And more
families are maintaining
breastfeeding for longer periods of time
as well.
I also found that in France they were much more open to
breastfeeding in public
as well
as at
family events.
In this issue of Attached
Family, we take a look at the cultural explosion of
breastfeeding advocacy,
as well
as the challenges still to overcome.
This 4 hour course is offered the day prior to the Birth Doula Workshop and is essential,
as you'll learn the skills necessary to help
families establish
breastfeeding and gain confidence in supporting them through early days.
Rozanne Hay — UK Regional Rep Baby Sleep Rescue 0001-77-427-7655 www.babysleeprescue.co.uk Education: Royal College of Nursing — Sleep Practitioner OCN —
Breastfeeding, Postnatal Depression and Maternity Practitioner Certified Child Sleep Consultant — The
Family Sleep Institute Practicing
as a CSC: since 2007
We believe in empowering
families to continue their
breastfeeding journeys
as they see fit.
Which is why I want to call attention to what is happening in our AP community:
As much as we try to be welcoming to every AP parent, there is still judgment passed among us — the woman whose birth ended in a Cesarean, the mother who can not breastfeed, the father who came to AP later and with a history of spanking, the lower - income families in which both parents must work, the parents who do not take their baby to bed with them, and so o
As much
as we try to be welcoming to every AP parent, there is still judgment passed among us — the woman whose birth ended in a Cesarean, the mother who can not breastfeed, the father who came to AP later and with a history of spanking, the lower - income families in which both parents must work, the parents who do not take their baby to bed with them, and so o
as we try to be welcoming to every AP parent, there is still judgment passed among us — the woman whose birth ended in a Cesarean, the mother who can not
breastfeed, the father who came to AP later and with a history of spanking, the lower - income
families in which both parents must work, the parents who do not take their baby to bed with them, and so on.
Whether that's education during pregnancy to learn more about the kind of birth you want to have,
breastfeeding support immediately after your baby comes,
family and friends who can help give you a much - needed break from time to time, or parenting advice and counsel
as your baby transitions into toddlerhood — it's good to have a network of fellow parents you can count on.
As a
Family Medicine Physician I have been asked countless times by new mothers what medications are safe for them to take while
breastfeeding.
As a result I am now seen within my family and amongst friends as a bit of a breastfeeding evangelis
As a result I am now seen within my
family and amongst friends
as a bit of a breastfeeding evangelis
as a bit of a
breastfeeding evangelist!
• Personal or
Family history of Depression or Anxiety • History of severe PMS or PMDD • Chronic Pain or Illness • Fertility Treatments • Miscarriage • Traumatic or Stressful Pregnancy or Birthing Experience • Abrupt Discontinuation of
Breastfeeding • Substance Abuse Knowing the signs and symptoms of a perinatal mood disorder such
as Postpartum Depression (PPD) or Anxiety are very important in order to get the appropriate help.
• Breastmilk protects babies from illness and can also reduce the risk of Type 1 diabetes, childhood leukemia and other serious illnesses,
as well
as lowering the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); •
Breastfeeding is healthy for moms, including lowering their risk of Type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and postpartum depression; •
Breastfeeding saves
families money on the cost of formula and illness; and •
Breastfeeding saves insurers and employers (including the military) money on the expenses of medical care and lost workplace productivity (both due to infant illness).
As a clinical expert in the management of
breastfeeding and human lactation, the IBCLC is trained to counsel mothers and
families on initiation, exclusivity, and duration of
breastfeeding, and to assist amidst any difficul ¬ ties or high - risk situations.
There is no doubt that the greatest feelings appear in your
family, but you will also have to face some unexpected things when raising a baby such
as baby sleep,
breastfeeding, etc..
While
breastfeeding has many, many benefits, we have to do whats best for us and our
family, or deal with whats handed to us
as best we can, and if that means switching to formula, that is perfectly fine!
SUNNY GAULT: Yeah, I think support is probably one of the biggest things that can help us
as breastfeeding moms, it doesn't mean it has to come from you know professional Moon brought up friends and
family, not having a lot of support within
family what kind of support did you ladies have overall with
family was that an important part of your success?
It's confusing for a lot of people, because there are people that
breastfeed their kids and feed them regular foods, and never get a single cavity, but their bacterial loads might be pretty low
as a
family and they're practicing good hygiene, a good diet and those kinds of things.
Sure it was a roller - coaster ride of ups and downs, of crying, of sore nipples, and thinking of giving up
as I did not know what I was doing wrong, of pressure from
family and friends who were not sure I could produce enough milk, of sleepless nights, and extensive pain because of my cesarean wounds, of managing my time to work, and
breastfeeding before leaving for work, during my noon breaks, and after the working day was over.
With 8 years of experience
as a nanny to young children, personal struggles with the physical recovery during her postpartum period, and her personal pursuit of a healthy
breastfeeding relationship with her daughter, Olivia has the knowledge and compassion to help new
families find their way.
Ask any
breastfeeding mother why she has chosen to
breastfeed and she is likely to tell you about the benefits to her baby,
family and herself,
as well
as the joy and satisfaction of being able to meet her baby's needs for food, protection, and security through
breastfeeding.
In this double issue of Attached
Family, we take a look at the cultural explosion of
breastfeeding advocacy, as well as the challenges still to overcome, with features such as: The Real Breastfeeding Story, Extended Breastfeeding Around the World, When Breastfeeding Doesn't Work, Breastf
breastfeeding advocacy,
as well
as the challenges still to overcome, with features such
as: The Real
Breastfeeding Story, Extended Breastfeeding Around the World, When Breastfeeding Doesn't Work, Breastf
Breastfeeding Story, Extended
Breastfeeding Around the World, When Breastfeeding Doesn't Work, Breastf
Breastfeeding Around the World, When
Breastfeeding Doesn't Work, Breastf
Breastfeeding Doesn't Work,
Breastfeed, Chicago!
Her own mother, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends and other women from maybe the surrounding village would be there to give her time to rest, heal and
breastfeed,
as well
as acclimate to the new life in the
family.
These benefits include but are not limited to the power of the human touch and presence, of being surrounded by supportive people of a
family's own choosing, security in birthing in a familiar and comfortable environment of home, feeling less inhibited in expressing unique responses to labor (such
as making sounds, moving freely, adopting positions of comfort, being intimate with her partner, nursing a toddler, eating and drinking
as needed and desired, expressing or practicing individual cultural, value and faith based rituals that enhance coping)-- all of which can lead to easier labors and births, not having to make a decision about when to go to the hospital during labor (going too early can slow progress and increase use of the cascade of risky interventions, while going too late can be intensely uncomfortable or even lead to a risky unplanned birth en route), being able to choose how and when to include children (who are making their own adjustments and are less challenged by a lengthy absence of their parents and excessive interruptions of
family routines), enabling uninterrupted
family boding and
breastfeeding, huge cost savings for insurance companies and those without insurance, and increasing the likelihood of having a deeply empowering and profoundly positive, life changing pregnancy and birth experience.