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FAQs Part 3: Do You Believe Exclusive Breastfeeding is a Good Goal to Promote?

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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?

Breastfeeding initiatives: unintended consequences.

Breastfeeding initiatives can have unintended consequences

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

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The Breastfeeding Support I Received Almost Killed Me And My Daughter; I’m Still Suffering From Breastfeeding Trauma

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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

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Fed is Best Foundation Clinical Guidelines for Safe Breastfeeding Support in the Newborn Period

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

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Feed Your Baby—When Supplementing Saves Breastfeeding and Lives

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Jody Segrave-Daly, RN, MS, IBCLC Mothers are taught that it’s rare not to produce enough milk to exclusively breastfeed in nearly every breastfeeding book, mommy group, and hospital breastfeeding class. The truth is we have limited studies that provide an accurate percentage of mothers who can produce enough milk for their babies for the recommended … Continue reading Feed Your Baby—When Supplementing Saves Breastfeeding and Lives