How can the Pan American Health Offices of the World Health Organization accept funding from Nestlé when the company is a known violator for the orgs own Code of ethics? Is there a conflict of interests when the money is supposed to go toward fighting preventable diseases such as Why should we care and what can we do about it?
Often there is concern that something is wrong with the milk and if their sweet offspring is anything other than the standard of a smiling, chubby, easy-going, and bright eyed Gerber baby, the milk is often the first thing blamed for a breastfed baby.
Formula information on a breastfeeding support site? You bet. IBCLC, Star Rodriguiz shares some important information parents considering formula need to know and encourages breastfeeding advocates and educators to be a reliable and safe source of educational support in infant nutrition that is free of judgment.
For those of you who combine bottles with breastfeeding – whether you’re pumping at work, supplementing, or use a bottle for occasional separations – bottle and nipple selection can be confusing. For those of you whose babies refuse bottles, it can be very frustrating! Information on how to choose a bottle, how to bottle feed, and pacing all from the Amy Peterson, IBCLC and author of the book Balancing Breast and Bottle: Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals.
Did that mom celebrating her 6 month breastfeeding milestone just put all who formula feed down? Are breastfeeding advocates saying moms that don’t breastfeed don’t want the best for their babies? Could it sometimes just be a case of something being lost in translation?
Can a bottle nipple reduce nipple confusion when mom needs to supplement? How does nipple confusion happen and is it even real? What options are available? Star Rodriquez, IBCLC, takes a look at the Medela Calma bottle marketed to reduce nipple confusion and explores other feeding alternatives as well as how to bottle feed in a way that promotes breastfeeding as much as possible.
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Hi, I’m Jessica, the founder of The Leaky Boob, Lactation Educator, Parenting Educator, Parenting and Relationship Coach, and mom of 9. I’m so glad you are here.