101 Reasons to Breastfeed Written by Leslie Burby, brought to you by ProMoM. more...
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for lactation. more…Ban the Bags The campaign grew out of efforts in Massachusetts to stop aggressive formula company marketing tactics in hospitals. Multiple studies have shown that formula sales campaigns undermine mothers who choose to breastfeed, and coopt medical professionals to promote expensive brand-name formula. more...
Breastfeeding Statistics in Colorado A comparison of sources - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS), Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Immunization Survey. more info...Breastpumps Instructions and tips on pumping, how to choose a pump, where to purchase/rent, breastmilk storage guidelines more info...
CDC Breastfeeding Report Card is made up of eight “process” indicators that are elements of breastfeeding-friendly communities. In addition to the process indicators, the Breastfeeding Report Card has five “outcome” indicators that are derived from Healthy People 2010, a description of the nation’s health priorities. An important use of the Report Card is for state-by-state comparisons. For this reason, each indicator included in the Breastfeeding Report Card is something that can be measured accurately and is available for every state. more info...
Colorado Can Do 5! Soon to be new mothers… here is one way to ensure that you and your healthy newborn get breastfeeding off to a good start so that you can breastfeed longer: Ask for the Colorado Can Do 5! These are five hospital maternity care practices that will help you be successful with breastfeeding:
- Infants are breastfed in the first hour after birth.
- Infants stay in the same room as their mothers.
- Infants are fed only breast milk and receive no supplementation.
- No pacifier is used.
- Staff gives mothers a telephone number to call for help with breastfeeding.
Download the Colorado Can Do 5! crib card and take it to the hospital with you to let hospital staff know your wishes. open...
Human Milk Banking Association of North America The newsletter of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, with stories about recipients of banked milk and milk donors. This newsletter also contains summaries of breastfeeding and human milk research studies. open...
Los Dos is a term commonly used in Latina communities to describe the practice of feeding infants both breastmilk and formula. Many mothers believe “los dos” gives baby the best of both worlds – however, the latest research shows that exclusive breastfeeding is far better for baby and mother. more info... | Article summary | Flash presentation on the study | Los Dos Brochure
Medication Information Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed): A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider. Dr. Thomas Hale's homepage | LactMed
Risks of formula feeding (link coming soon...)
Traveling with breastmilk – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has revised previous guidelines regarding breastmilk. Breastmilk is now considered in the same category as liquid medication as long as it is declared for inspection at the security checkpoint. more info...World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. Officially it is celebrated from August 1–7 August. The 2008 theme is Mother Support: Going for the Gold. more info...
World Health Organization Growth Charts for Breastfed Children. more info...
