Not exact matches
The Chicago Area
Breastfeeding Coalition is working to develop relationships with media contacts, respond to breastfeeding stories, and provide press releases on timely breastfe
Breastfeeding Coalition is working to
develop relationships
with media contacts, respond to
breastfeeding stories, and provide press releases on timely breastfe
breastfeeding stories, and provide press releases on timely
breastfeedingbreastfeeding issues.
Your OB / GYN is the best resource for any
breastfeeding questions, concerns, or
issues that
develop with your breasts or nipples.
On the evidence side, I know that the evidence primarily comes from observational studies, and there are methodological
issues with measuring dose and duration of
breastfeeding particularly after the introduction of complementary foods, however the evidence is fairly consistent in showing a reduction in gastrointestinal, respiratory and ear infections (see «Breastfeeding and maternal and infant outcomes in developed countries» http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubm
breastfeeding particularly after the introduction of complementary foods, however the evidence is fairly consistent in showing a reduction in gastrointestinal, respiratory and ear infections (see «
Breastfeeding and maternal and infant outcomes in developed countries» http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubm
Breastfeeding and maternal and infant outcomes in
developed countries» http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17764214).
Regardless of whether or not you experience
issues breastfeeding, all new moms require support to
develop a strong and healthy
breastfeeding relationship
with your child.
After I assess and explore the situation, I will
develop a written care plan
with suggestions for improving whatever
breastfeeding issues you may be having.
I can help you work through these
issues to
develop a positive
breastfeeding relationship
with your baby.
Mothers who
breastfeed for a total of at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be less likely to
develop multiple sclerosis (MS) compared
with those who don't
breastfeed at all or do so for up to four months, according to a study published in the July 12, 2017, online
issue of Neurology ®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
I think there's a lot surrounding this topic that's so wrapped up in very qualitative
issues of how we see ourselves as mothers and what our relationships
with our babies are all about, statistics about who
breastfeeds for longer (when I get the impression that pretty much everything after 1 year for babies living in
developed nations is kind of a wash, health - outcomes-wise) probably don't come into play for most parents.
Additional reasons for deciding not to
breastfeed can include concern about the quality and quantity of breast milk, and partner and family support, which are common across
developed and
developing countries.10, 11 Women who decide not to
breastfeed are also more likely to have smoked during their pregnancy, be primiparous mothers (i.e., having their first child), and to have a child born low birth weight or
with complex health
issues such as cystic fibrosis.9, 12 Prenatal and post-natal stressful experiences may also reduce the duration of
breastfeeding.13 Finally, several studies suggest that mother's who return to work within the first 6 months postpartum or anticipate an early return to full - time employment, are less likely to
breastfeed.
Lactation consultants often find themselves unable to assist a
breastfeeding dyad
with sucking
issues, sometimes because the sucking problem is too complex, but also because their ability to assess and determine the type of sucking problem is not well
developed.