The HIV virus CAN BE transmitted from mother to baby through breast milk. Recent research shows that babies born to HIV positive mothers who are not born with HIV can contract the virus through breast milk. We DO NOT recommend that women who are HIV positive breastfeed. Although we do believe breast milk is the […]
4A – Common Discomforts and Health Issues
Pain and Discomfort Some pain and discomfort during breastfeeding, especially in the beginning, is normal. A common cause of pain that can be easily fixed is the poor latch. Meet with a lactation counselor to make sure you are positioning your baby well and getting a good latch. If you have a good latch and […]
3 – Pumping and Milk Storage
Why pump? Pumping can ensure that breast milk is available for your baby when someone else is caring for him. Moms who work outside the home also find it important to pump while they are at work so they can keep up their milk supply. For working moms, it is important to maintain frequent nursing […]
2E- Skin-to-skin : 2F-Co-sleeping
2E – Skin-to-skin Babies should be placed skin-to-skin with the mother directly after birth and should stay there at least until after the first feeding. Babies born by cesarean can be placed on the mother’s chest during closing. Mothers should continue skin-to-skin contact with their babies regularly to promote physical and emotional health. Fathers, siblings and others who […]
2C -2D: Exclusive and On Demand Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding means feeding a baby nothing but breast milk. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby’s life. Breastfeeding with some solid food is recommended until at least one year, with continued breastfeeding as long as mother and baby would like to continue. Breast milk is the only food your […]