Breast milk is tailored for your baby and changes throughout the day, with the seasons, as they grow, and to help them fight off illnesses.
#Breastfeeding provides
• Signals that it’s time to sleep
• Extra hydration when it’s hot
• Specific antibodies when mum or baby is sick
• Adapted fat content and nutrients as they grow
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#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
You Are #Amazing Any amount of #breastmilk your child receives is valuable! The more, the better when it comes to nutritional, neurological, immune system building and protection from many health conditions.
It all starts with putting your baby to your bare chest. Don’t think about anything else. Get out of your head. Drink in that pure liquid love. Just hold your new baby and #feel#breathe#touch before any attempt to latch, just #Be.The rest will come. #skintoskin#oxytocin#quiet
Why is no one discussing the urgent/emergency need to support early and continued breastfeeding. Breastfeeding plus solids (no formula needed!) at 5-6 months. *Relactation is very possible. Breastfeeding! Instead of formula panic. I know, I know, some mothers can’t. Be inclusive.
We know that IBCLC Day was March 2nd but let's keep the celebration going!
Today we're highlighting HOSPITAL-BASED IBCLCS!
IBCLCS in the hospital & Birthing facility setting are instrumental in getting families started with breastfeeding especially during...
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