Caroline Koen talks about her breastfeeding experience and how the pressure and guilt to breastfeed contributed to postpartum depression. She talks about how a more relaxed attitude about breastfeeding ultimately led to a more positive breastfeeding experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Written and Edited by Jody Segrave-Daly, RN, IBCLC, Lynnette Hafken, MA, IBCLC, and Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, MD Our goal is to respond to the many statements that have been made about the Fed is Best Foundation and to answer questions we receive about what the Foundation stands for. Unfortunately, our #FedIsBest phrase … Continue reading FAQs Part 3: Do You Believe Exclusive Breastfeeding is a Good Goal to Promote?
By Will Boggs MD “Stress, exhaustion and pressure, which some parents may experience in hospitals that rigidly enforce certain practices to comply with certification or regulatory measures, is not helpful and in fact interferes with the natural process of breastfeeding,” Dr. Bass said. “Having said that, there is no doubt that some health care providers … Continue reading Breastfeeding initiatives can have unintended consequences
This is hard for me to write. My breastfeeding experience is a trauma that I don’t like to relive but is undoubtedly the biggest cause of my postnatal depression and anxiety (PNDA). But perhaps I can save someone else unnecessary pain and heartache. I know some will disagree, but hopefully, my story can be a … Continue reading The Breastfeeding Support I Received Almost Killed Me And My Daughter; I’m Still Suffering From Breastfeeding Trauma
The Fed is Best Clinical Guidelines for Safe Breastfeeding Support in the Newborn Period the Fed is Best Foundation October 20, 2018 The mission of the Fed is Best Foundation is to provide safe, evidence-based education and clinical guidelines to prevent complications of insufficient feeding, particularly in exclusively breastfed newborns. At this time, the leading causes … Continue reading Fed is Best Foundation Clinical Guidelines for Safe Breastfeeding Support in the Newborn Period
