Iffath A.Hoskins, MD

High-risk obstetrics specialist. Chair, Department of Ob-Gyn @LutheranHC

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

best option is to discuss BF before birth so can prepare accordingly, Freely use ACOG + other specialists available. #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

if want pills, avoid meds w estrogen 'cos they decrease milk production. use only progesterone pill #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

T6. BF is reliable in 1st 6 mths if continuous (every 3-4 hrs day, every 6 hrs night). Or If menses start, no longer reliable. #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

and take prenatal vitamins when BF. #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

AVOID alcohol 'cos affects baby. Drink lots of liquids, eat healthy foods w tons of vitamins+nutrients. Avoid spicy, caffeine, #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

mother w flu can pump milk (laden with antibodies) but get another to give because her resp. will shed virus. Most med OK to take #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

Baby will b content, sleep well, poop well, pee well, gain weight. NOT cranky #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

exclusivity is baby gets only breast milk, it's "liquid gold"! Great nutrients+ immunity. great sychological boost for mother #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

help mothers to persist with BF but can add tiny amt of water if needed. pumping is great too because it's still breast milk #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

inexperience of baby and mother can affect. relax and enjoy time with baby and quiet-ness #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

T2 ask 4 help from work including space and time, specialists,use simple methods to decrease pain, feel good abt well fed baby #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

.@acognews T2 workplace, psychological, discomfort, unprepared, baby not ready, etc. #ACOGchat

[Iffath A.Hoskins, MD @iahoskinsmd]

BF is very imp. 4 mom+baby & we r so excited 2 discuss. C u @ 1 pm. #ACOGchat