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LACTATION PROCESS 🤱 Offering us basic insights of breastfeeding

When new mothers want to breastfeed (and statistically speaking, most of them do!), are you prepared to help? In order to give the best answers and the best help in the first hours and days of breastfeeding, you really have to understand the whole picture of what's happening for this mother and this baby - generalizations won't do. You'll need to ask the BEST questions. I've got a FREE guide to help you be sure you are getting the information you need to know if you can help or if you'll need to refer them to a trained lactation care provider or a peer lactation support group. We need to do our best to get it right from Day 1 because new mothers want to breastfeed and feed their own milk to their babies. Join me on this journey to improving breastfeeding by improving the First 100 Hours of breastfeeding - mark your calendar for my book coming out on April 2, 2024! #First100Hours #Breastfeeding #HumanMilk #IBCLC #lactationsupport https://lnkd.in/extdJdnK 

Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week. Over the next seven days, we will share resources and information about the benefits of breastfeeding and how we can help support breastfeeding mothers. Learn more at starkhealth.org #BreastfeedingWeek

🎀WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2024🎀 The world is coming together to campaign on Breastfeeding week 2024 from the 1 to 7 August. The theme this year is 'Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all' with the aim of recognizing breastfeeding mums, ensuring they are seen and heard, and the importance of multi-level support on breastfeeding. This support includes: 📌Solidarity and community support 📌Policies that value women and breastfeeding 📌Respect for women’s autonomy and her right to breastfeed anytime and anywhere. 📌A women and breastfeeding-friendly health care system It is important that we appreciate all breastfeeding moms and also ensure they get all the support that they need by raising awareness and taking action. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #TogetherForMoms #breastfeeding

World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7, and for Good+, this means highlighting the vital role fathers play in supporting breastfeeding and enhancing family well-being. Studies show that father involvement significantly improves breastfeeding outcomes for nursing mothers and their babies. When fathers contribute by providing nutritious food, creating a supportive breastfeeding environment, and sharing household responsibilities, they can significantly increase their child's likelihood of breastfeeding beyond eight weeks. At Good+, 69% of grantee partners offer breastfeeding education, and all actively engage fathers to benefit families. Through these efforts, Good+ is dedicated to supporting fathers to become better informed caregivers, and reinforcing their essential role in enhancing family well-being. Click the link in bio to learn more about how fathers can be actively engaged in breastfeeding. #BreastfeedingAwarenessWeek #FathersMatter

Sometimes the support you need the most, is the support you didn't think you needed at all. Just because breastfeeding is natural, doesn't mean it's easy! Listen to a no fuss take on breastfeeding from Deidra, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Owner of @loveontop_lactation. "Breastfeeding is a natural and fundamental aspect of maternal and infant health, but it is not always an instinctive process. Many women encounter challenges, ranging from latch difficulties to concerns about milk supply. IBCLCs serve as valuable resources, offering evidence-based information and personalized assistance to address these issues. By providing guidance on proper latch techniques, positioning, and understanding infant cues, IBCLCs empower women to overcome initial hurdles and establish a successful breastfeeding relationship. One of the key ways IBCLCs empower women is through education. We offer comprehensive information on the benefits of breastfeeding, debunking myths and misinformation that might discourage mothers. They ensure that women are equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about breastfeeding, emphasizing the short and long-term health advantages for both mother and child. In doing so, IBCLCs contribute to a broader cultural shift towards recognizing and supporting breastfeeding as a normative and essential aspect of motherhood." #TheAladunTree #CLC #VoicesoftheVillage #Lactation #LactationSupport #VillageOfKnowledge #WomenSupportingWomen #CommunityStrength #LactationEducation #IBCLCsupport #BreastfeedingJourney #MilkMatters #NourishWithLove #LactationConsultants #FeedWithConfidence #EmpoweredBreastfeeding #LactationResources #IBCLCCommunity #SupportingMoms #BreastfeedingSupport #NormalizeBreastfeeding #IBCLCinsights #LactationExpertise

National Breastfeeding Month, observed every August in the United States, is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and supporting breastfeeding mothers. The month focuses on educating the public about the health benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers, promoting breastfeeding-friendly policies, and encouraging communities to provide resources and support for breastfeeding families. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth #BreastfeedingAwareness #BreastfeedingSupport 

🌍 It's World Breastfeeding Week! 🤱 Breastfeeding can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences for new mothers. This journey is often filled with moments of joy and unique challenges, making the support and understanding from healthcare professionals absolutely essential. Read our latest blog to learn more about how we can provide the best support for breastfeeding mothers. Let’s celebrate and empower every breastfeeding journey together! Read here: https://loom.ly/GkZjwAQ #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingSupport #HealthcareHeroes #BreastfeedingJourney #Motherhood #SupportSystem #BreastfeedingAwareness #Medcast #MedcastEducation #GPresources #Nursingresources

It's World Breastfeeding Week! This week's theme is Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All 2024. This week focuses on the need to improve breastfeeding support to reduce inequalities that exist in our society with a special focus on breastfeeding in times of emergencies and crises. https://lnkd.in/dXpdxvF #WBW2024.

🚨Signal Boost: "Behind every breastfeeding statistic is a mother trying to reach her breastfeeding goals. Join us for a webinar about how monitoring is essential to creating an environment that enables breastfeeding. Please join the Global Breastfeeding Collective at a webinar to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Hear from mothers about their experiences, learn from experts on using monitoring to create accountability, and get new ideas from countries who have used monitoring for change." Register now at: https://vist.ly/3deh4