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World Breastfeeding Week 2024 Day 6: Healthcare Systems: A Pillar of Support for Breastfeeding Mothers A supportive healthcare system is essential for breastfeeding success. To ensure mothers receive the best care: * Respectful Counseling : Healthcare providers should offer compassionate and informed guidance to help mothers navigate breastfeeding challenges. * Supportive Hospital Practices: Hospitals need to adopt practices that promote breastfeeding from birth, such as skin-to-skin contact and rooming-in. Today, we'll explore how healthcare systems can better support breastfeeding, share best practices, and hear from professionals committed to this vital cause. Join the conversation and learn how we can enhance support for breastfeeding mothers! #worldbreastfeedingweek2024 #lifafaresearchfoundation #healthcaresupport #breastfeedingcounseling #bestpractices

Check out this blog post I wrote a while back. Thank you to the members at #thebridgedirectory for featuring my work. Here is a preview: Breastfeeding is often seen as a life-affirming and nurturing act, a natural extension of the bond between parent and child. In the context of perinatal palliative care, where a baby is born with a life-limiting condition, breastfeeding can take on an even deeper significance. While the circumstances are heart-wrenching, the choice to breastfeed can provide comfort, connection, and a sense of purpose to both the baby and the birthing parent. This blog post will explore the benefits of breastfeeding in these situations, offer practical advice on making breastfeeding wishes known through an advanced birth plan, and provide guidelines for healthcare providers, doulas, and lactation consultants to support parents during this difficult time. Learn more- https://lnkd.in/eVZSgdF4

Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7). This annual campaign highlights the vital role of breastfeeding in promoting infant and maternal health, while also addressing challenges faced by nursing mothers worldwide. Let's use this week to foster open dialogue, share resources, and take action to create a more supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers. How is your organization contributing to this important cause? Share your initiatives below! #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #MaternalHealth

Some states are better than others at providing equal breastfeeding promotion and protection across racial groups. This map shows the states with breastfeeding initiation rates that are 15% (or more) LOWER for Black moms and babies compared to white moms and babies. Wisconsin comes in with the greatest difference (Black initiation rate: 53.8 % v. white initiation rate 86.6%). Many of these states also have other indicators reflecting the current crisis for Black maternal health and infant health, like high perinatal mortality rates and high rates of chronic disease. Breastfeeding has significant positive outcomes for infant and maternal health. It is imperative to support Black maternal and infant health in these states. Providing high level breastfeeding support is an excellent way to improve outcomes for Black families. #marginalized Stay tuned - next week I will highlight all the states that have higher breastfeeding initiation rates for Black mothers and babies compared to white mothers and babies. For more information like this read Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding by Kelly M. Durbin. #lactation #breastfeeding #lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #ibclc #breastfeedingeducation #maternalhealthcrisis #protectbreastfeeding

Breastfeeding is not just a personal choice; it's a cornerstone of infant health and maternal well-being. This week, we highlight why spreading awareness about breastfeeding is crucial. It’s more than nourishing a baby; it's about ensuring every mother has access to the support, education, and resources she needs. Breastfeeding reduces infant mortality, lowers the risk of chronic diseases, and fosters stronger mother-child bonds. Yet, many mothers face barriers that prevent them from fully embracing this natural practice. By raising awareness, we can help dismantle these obstacles, normalize breastfeeding, and support every mother in her breastfeeding journey. Join us in advocating for a world where breastfeeding is celebrated and supported. Let’s create an environment where every mother feels empowered to make the best choices for her and her baby. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingAwarenes #MedicalBilling #HealthcareManagement #Medkarma #RCM #healthcare #revenuecyclemanagement #revenuecycle #rcm #growth #physicians #physicianbilling #billingexperts #DME #dmeservices #dentalbilling #dentalcare #dentalservices #dmebilling #medicalbilling #medicalbillingservices 

Help us celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and improve Access To All. We are offering our course Primary Care Breastfeeding Support: The First Weeks to all health care practioners who sign up during World Breastfeeding Week: https://lnkd.in/g_P_8Z7A Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) serve as the primary care medical home for many underserved families. By design, FQHCs provide services to families with limited access to health care and a high proportion of families.  One study found that 1 in 10 families at FQHCs experience social risk factors including food, housing and financial insecurity. Given disparities in breastfeeding rates and the variability in access to breastfeeding support, we see FQHCs as key players in the efforts to improve access to all. In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week we are offering 50% OFF our course Primary Care Breastfeeding Support: The First Weeks to providers at FQHC's! To receive the discount clinick the link by August 8th: https://lnkd.in/g_P_8Z7A

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Read my latest editorial for Nursing for Women's Health (NWH) regarding individual and societal level barriers that must be addressed: https://lnkd.in/e_Mmg8fK

World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Closing the Gap 🌍 August 7th: Global Action to Promote, Protect, and Support Breastfeeding Collaboration on a global scale is essential to advance breastfeeding support. International guidelines, global campaigns, and cross-border sharing of best practices strengthen efforts to make breastfeeding support accessible to all. 🌐🤝 Call to Action: As students, health professionals, and public health advocates, we can: - Educate: Share knowledge and resources to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding. 📚🗣️ - Support: Create and participate in supportive community environments for breastfeeding families. 🏡🤗 - Advocate: Push for policies and practices that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding on all levels. 🏛️📝

The Integral Role of IBCLCs in Hospital Settings 📊🏥 In hospitals, IBCLCs are not just lactation consultants; we are key players in maternal and child health. Our roles include: 🔹 Immediate Postpartum Support: Facilitating initial breastfeeding sessions to establish breastfeeding patterns. 🔹 Staff Training: Educating medical staff on best practices in lactation support. 🔹 Ongoing Consultation: Providing continuous support to address any breastfeeding issues that arise during the hospital stay. The value of IBCLCs in enhancing breastfeeding outcomes cannot be overstated. #healthcareinnovation #IBCLC #maternalhealthcare

🌍 World Breastfeeding Week: Empowering Mothers, Supporting Health 🌍 At the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and Young EAP, we join the World Health Organization call for trained health professionals to provide respectful and helpful breastfeeding support. We also believe paediatric healthcare professionals should be actively involved in shaping recommendations and guidelines about infant and young child feeding. 🤱When mothers receive the support they need to breastfeed their babies, everyone benefits. Breastfeeding offers immense public health benefits, reducing the risk of infections, and chronic diseases. However, the WHO European region has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates globally. It's time to change that. 🧑⚕️Paediatricians and healthcare professionals must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding. Implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (#BFH) and ensuring proper training can halp to make a difference! 📣Join us in advocating for better breastfeeding support and training! Together, we can #PrioritizeChildAndAdolescentHealth and ensure healthier futures for children across Europe and beyond. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingSupport #EAPaediatrics #ProtectFutureGenerations European Commission European Parliament UNICEF International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) WHO Regional Office for Europe