by Heidi Bitsoli, Sunshine Behavioral Health If there’s one thing pregnant women get in spades, it’s advice. From your relatives to your neighbors to your coworkers to strangers in line at the grocery store, everyone has an opinion on how to best care for the child you’re about to birth. And one of the most common … Continue reading Trouble Breastfeeding? It’s Not Your Fault
PHOTOGRAPH BY Michael Persico The rigid, confounding, densely bureaucratic Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative has morphed into a system that diminishes a mother’s ability to make the best choices for her child. by REGAN FLETCHER STEPHENS· 6/22/2019 “CHRISTIE DEL CASTILLO-HEGYI is an affable 43-year-old with an impressive résumé. Based in Arkansas, she’s an ER doctor and a … Continue reading More Philly Hospitals Are Becoming “Baby-Friendly.” Maybe That’s Not a Good Thing.
As soon as the word “formula” rolls off your tongue and leaves your mouth for everyone to hear, uncomfortable silence occurs. Parents are reluctant to talk about or admit freely they feed their babies infant formula. Most are suffering from the deeply entrenched shame and judgment that is associated with formula feeding; they have experienced … Continue reading The New Seven Letter “F” Word
I had a beautiful, healthy pregnancy with Bryson, with the help of Clomid (a fertility drug), like my first pregnancy with my daughter. After about 31 hours of induced labor, Bryson was here. Seven pounds, twelve ounces, and seemingly healthy! He latched like a champ immediately, and we had zero complications of any sort while … Continue reading The Loss Of Our Son Has Devastated Our Family – This Time I Will Be Supplementing With Formula After Every Nursing session
Dear Serena Meyer, RN, IBCLC: Your post has made unsubstantiated accusations and we would like to respond with the truth. Please start by reading our actual statements and the science we present, which can be found in our FAQs. [Note: since Ms. Meyers has now edited her original post and deleted over 200 comments, screenshots of … Continue reading Lies, Slander And Lack Of Accountability By Lactation Consultant Serena Meyer
