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Two elements that prevent women from breastfeeding as long as they intend to: unsupportive work environments and a lack of family support. In fact, breastfeeding is a family affair. It requires coordination, patience, and encouragement. Let's kick off Father's Day Weekend by highlighting some of the biggest support partners in a mother's breastfeeding journey: Dads! Dads show their support by researching breastfeeding basics, attending breastfeeding classes, taking care of baby, attending to housework, and letting mom rest. Comment additional ways your partner supports you below! #Motherhood #AeroflowBreastpumps #Parenting

We join the rest of the world to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week, and highlight the importance of breastfeeding and how it improves the health of babies and mothers around the world. According to a survey, an average of 34 children are treated in hospital for choking on food every day. How to help a choking baby: - Have a quick look in the baby’s mouth and carefully remove anything obvious. NEVER blindly sweep inside the baby’s mouth with your fingers as it can cause damage and push the obstruction further down. - Lay the baby downwards across your forearm, supporting under their chin. - With your hand hit the baby up to 5 times firmly between their shoulder blades - Check after each back blow to see if the obstruction has cleared - If still choking; lay the baby on its back across your knees, head downwards. - Place two fingers in the centre of their chest at the nipple line, and give up to five, firm upward chest thrusts. - If the baby is still choking, call 8 Medical on 07071534107 and continue giving baby five back blows, alternated with five chest thrusts, until help arrives.

Hey, amazing advocates for breastfeeding moms! I've got some exciting news that's tailor-made for you! We are introducing 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽™️ Chair! A revolutionary line of products filling the gaps in the breast pumping market. Why is it perfect for you? Here's the scoop: Innovation Unleashed: Restful Pump™ is breaking barriers by introducing products that were missing in the breast pumping market. As a specialist, you know how innovation can make a significant difference in supporting breastfeeding mothers. Tailored Solutions: This line is designed to address specific needs, ensuring a more comfortable and efficient pumping experience. Recommending these products can enhance your ability to provide personalized solutions to the moms you support. Collaborate and Elevate: By endorsing Restful Pump™, you're not just recommending a product; you're championing a brand that aligns with your dedication to advancing breastfeeding support. Let's collaborate and elevate the breastfeeding experience together! I'm confident that Restful Pump™ can be a valuable resource for you and your clients. Check out our website and learn more about these innovative products: https://restfulpump.com/ What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Restful Pump™ Chair and how it might benefit your practice. Visit us at: https://lnkd.in/eU3sX34q #RestfulPump #breastfeeding #lactation #motherhood #baby #pumpingsolutions #empoweringwomen

When asked about their breastfeeding goals, many parents express doubts and lack confidence in their ability to make milknand tp directly breastfeed. Despite this, my data has shown that 85% of women initiate breastfeeding, with 65-85% exclusively breastfeeding upon discharge from the hospital. So then, where do these fears stem from? Aggressive formula marketing, inadequate maternity leave, availability of pumps, and misinformation are major factors in the US that impact breastfeed exclusivity and duration. However, lactation support and prenatal education can significantly change a mother's breastfeeding journey. Parents informed about the early days, milk production, and skills such as proper latch, positioning and hand expression are more confident and successful. That’s why I created the eBook "How to Navigate the Top 7 Breastfeeding Challenges" to provide essential information and support. It's like taking your hospital IBCLC home with you.🤱🏼 For parents preparing to breastfeed, my advice is simple: get educated. 📢 What parents are saying: "There is so much in this eBook, I didn't know! I had no idea colostrum was so high in calories, I was always so confused at how the small amounts of colostrum were enough for my baby." Link to eBook: https://lnkd.in/eNeFWHvv

Pumping is breastfeeding. Case 👏 closed. 👏 For many parents returning to in-person work, pumping around the clock becomes a non-negotiable routine to provide essential milk for their babies. Working while breastfeeding requires creating a pumping schedule, handling milk storage and transport logistics, and fielding meeting requests and professional demands that may interfere with pumping at regular intervals. Not to mention, doing the actual work. Pumping is enough to feel like a second (or third) job. And it’s definitely considered breastfeeding. Lactating parents need accessible, expert lactation care and resources to balance the demands of pumping on top of early parenthood and working outside of the home. From private, comfortable, designated pumping areas to flexible scheduling and supportive policies, employers can empower breastfeeding employees to succeed both personally and professionally. Whether you’re breastfeeding or pumping (or doing a mix of both), you deserve care that supports you, your baby, and your feeding goals. Learn more about advocating for parent-friendly policies at work: https://bit.ly/3u9kQ8r

YES! We need to stop blaming and shaming mothers. Thank you for your insights Laia Aguilar and Christiane Gross for sharing! New evidence-based technologies to support breastfeeding are critical to improving women’s mental, physical and emotional health. Breastfeeding provides enormous health benefits to mom and baby, but only when a woman is making enough, high-quality milk. But what is “enough, high-quality milk”……how do you know if you’re making enough, highly-quality milk……and what can we do to empower women to improve milk volume and quality?? Problems worth solving! Milkify milkmade MyMilk Labs LactApp SimpliFed Lactation Innovations LLC Lactation Lab FemTech Lab Femtech Insider FemTech Focus LactoGenix #lactation #breastfeeding #humanmilk #innovationinlactation #womenhealth

It's #ScottishBreastfeedingWeek24. Here are some top tips for breastfeeding: 👶 Don't panic If you’ve been breastfeeding for a while but are worried you aren't doing it right, don't panic. Speak to your midwife, health visitor or family nurse about different positions which you could try to make breastfeeding easier for you and your baby. 👶 Don't hide There are lots of ways you can make breastfeeding less noticeable when you're out and about, but don't feel you need to hide the fact that you're breastfeeding – in Scotland it is your legal right to breastfeed in a public space. 👶: Remember it’s your right It’s your legal right to breastfeed wherever and whenever you want, no matter how old your child is. You can find out more about your rights at the Maternity Action website: https://brnw.ch/21wKGdH 👶: Express yourself Some mums prefer to express milk to take with them when they're out and about, and that's fine too. 👶: Carry a water bottle Mums often get very thirsty when they're breastfeeding so make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day and keep some water nearby when feeding. 👶: Get support Join a breastfeeding support group or a parent and toddler group. You'll be able to chat with other breastfeeding mums and your little one can play with new friends. 👶: Don't buy a new wardrobe Don't worry about having to buy a breastfeeding friendly wardrobe, just try breastfeeding in what you already have to see what you feel most confident in. 👶: Take some time out Have a night out. Being a new mum is hard work, so make sure you take time to enjoy yourself. 👶: Plan ahead If you plan on returning to work at some point, consider getting your baby used to expressed breastmilk earlier, rather than later. That way you can be sure your baby is happy drinking from a cup or bottle. For more information about breastfeeding, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wKGdI

World is celebrating “The Breastfeeding Week” this first week of August. Let’s just not put it to social media platforms or as brochures and posters in the hospital and clinics. There is still soo much awareness still need to be spread. Educating young girls, Preconceiving Women, pregnant women and lactating mothers with really basics of importance, need and outcomes of effective Breastfeeding should be a step forward. In coming 5 months I’ll be a Lactation Counsellor but I won’t see it as a business instead my sole purpose is to educate them so the newborn and the mother can have a better life ahead. Being in medical and paramedical field we could be the closest contact for authentic source of information and not the so called brands who are creating and selling the baby formulas and products. Let’s be the one closing the gap, starting with our friends and family.

💌 As we conclude World Breastfeeding Week today, I hope you leave with these supportive tips in mind. One of the challenges new mothers often face is ensuring they produce enough milk to feed their babies. Breastfeeding can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of difficulties, including concerns about milk supply. Supporting new moms dealing with breastfeeding challenges in the early postpartum phase is so important. It's normal for mothers to feel anxious if they encounter issues with their milk supply. It's important to remember that it's not their fault—there are various reasons for this occurrence. Here are some steps to take: 🟢 Gently massage the breasts and use a pump or hand-express milk. 🟢 Express milk regularly, even if it's just a small amount. 🟢 Take a warm shower or use a heating pad after expressing milk. 🟢 Listen to soothing music. 🟢 Stay well-hydrated and get as much rest as possible. 🟢 Maintain a healthy diet. PS: The tips shared during World Breastfeeding Week extend beyond just breastfeeding mothers; they are valuable for everyone, regardless of gender. Supporting ourselves and those around us with this knowledge can make a significant difference, whether it's today or in the future. 💚 #PublicHealth #Worldbreastfeedingweek #NewMoms #WHO #HealthEducation

Philips Avent's Breastfeeding Campaign: A Call for Broader Inclusivity At Changeincontent, we explore the latest campaign by Philips Avent for Breastfeeding Week 2024. While it effectively highlights the importance of shared caregiving and the use of breast pumps, the campaign misses a broader, more inclusive perspective. Read our latest article to learn more about how the campaign could have done better in representing diverse caregivers and promoting active father involvement from the start. #BreastfeedingWeek2024 #PhilipsAvent #InclusiveParenting #SharedCaregiving #ParentalSupport #ChangeinContent https://lnkd.in/gPGdJgdQ