October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to highlight the importance of breast cancer screening and prevention. Breast cancer is a difficult journey that affects many aspects of a woman's life, including motherhood. For mothers who are diagnosed with breast cancer while breastfeeding, the...
Hey Mama! Did you know that infant loss as a result of miscarriage is fairly common? About 10% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most of these occur before 10 weeks. Infant loss can be difficult no matter what stage of pregnancy. For many women, when...
Every year in the U.S., about 3,500 babies die from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). All of these tragic deaths are unexpected, while many are accidental from unintended injury or accident.¹ What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)? The first year of a baby’s life is filled...
Human milk and infant formula have different “use by” and storage methods. Know the steps to safe preparation for your baby! September is National Food Safety Education Month with the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Whether you’re feeding breastmilk or formula to your little one,...
September 12-18 is Folic Acid Awareness Week with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. Hey Mama! Did you know that all women of reproductive age should be taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day?¹ This is because many women are nutrient deficient in folic...
For children under 5 years old, avoid serving raw, undercooked, and unpasteurized foods. September is National Food Safety Education Month with the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At 6 months old, most babies are developmentally ready to start supplementing their human milk or formula diet...
Newborn screening tests for genetic, endocrine and metabolic disorders; conditions that can cause severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, or even death, if not treated early. This is why screening before symptoms is so critical. September is Newborn Screening Awareness month and the perfect time to talk...
One of the most impactful places to promote and support breastfeeding, and therefore the health of mother and baby, is the mother’s workplace. August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. Nowadays, it’s well known that breastmilk is the preferred sustenance...
Hey Mama! August celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. Feeding your baby breastmilk, whether it is pumped or direct from your breast, is one of the many joys of motherhood. But, it often takes a little practice, as well as knowledge, to avoid trouble with common problems...
Trying different breastfeeding positions can help resolve nipple pain, difficulties with latch, and promote more complete emptying of milk from the breast. Hey Mama! It’s World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and a great time to review the top five...
