Knowing the signs of newborn HUNGER is one of the most important things new parents should know. Keep your baby healthy, happy, and FULLY nourished to protect the newborn brain.
This is a very well written paper questioning the ‘breast is best’ mantra https://t.co/WA35swDqUK
It highlights uncertainty as to whether the benefits associated with BF are caused by BF. They may be caused by confounding factors such as affluence or education ...
|The current ABM supplementation guidelines for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative say that crying and nursing for several hours are not indications for supplementation. They advise that breastfeeding should be evaluated but provide no guidelines for checking glucose..."
@FedIsBest recognizes that every family is different and the "best" option will depend on their unique needs. We celebrate healthy families, not EBF rates. #Fedisbest#individualizedcareisbest
As a culture, we’ve set the bar so high, and put new moms under so much pressure to achieve the impossible, that they are literally dying. https://t.co/X0SWTyO2Xe via @ESTBLSHMNT
More recent estimates of excessive jaundice in a Baby-Friendly-certified hospital system, Kaiser Permanente CA, which has among the highest EBF rates at discharge (JAMA 2016) showed that 12-20% of newborns developed hyperbilirubinemia of >15 mg/dL. https://t.co/OdlPGY7Ypv
@FedIsBest helps families reach their unique feeding goals by providing honest and empowering information about ALL clinically safe options. Safe breastfeeding, every time. #fedisbest#worldbreastfeedingweek
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The #fedisbest guide to supplementing in the first days of life. Protect your newborn's brain while protecting your milk supply! No need for the "all-or-nothing" mentality. #combofeeding#safebreastfeeding
One of our incredibly talented Badass #FedIsBest mamas,
created several fantastic cartoon masterpieces to help us celebrate our second anniversary! #MentalHealthMatters