How can you help support a breastfeeding mom? 1. Let her know you value her efforts. Often simple gestures and statements of support go a long way. 2. Help manage visitors. Sometimes visitors can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the unwanted comments and advice can feel overwhelming. Help manage the number of visitors, length of visit, and … Continue reading Support
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Break Time For Nursing Mothers
I recently read an article about a paramedic in Arizona who was awarded $3.8 million by a jury as a result of a lawsuit she filed against her employer, the City of Tuscon Fire Department, for failing to provide her with a place to pump breast milk and retaliating against her after she complained. The … Continue reading Break Time For Nursing Mothers
Why Breastfeed? Continued…
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for the mother as well as for the child. In the beginning, I sought out information about the health benefits to my child. I was surprised to learn that the decision to breastfeed also impacts my health for years to come. Mothers who breastfeed actively engage their endocrine system to … Continue reading Why Breastfeed? Continued…
