News — What should a breastfeeding parent eat? Not eat?
New and expectant parents have so many questions (and Dr. Deborah Busch recommends ).
Our world breastfeeding week panelists , , Dr. Patty Wilson, Director of the and BSN alum and owner of , Tia Ajao found a professional interest in breastfeeding from different paths.
Dr. Flagg began to explore breastfeeding after becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner, while Dr. Busch was inspired by a BSN professor’s words of wisdom, “Breastfeeding is the best and most nutritious first food for babies, do all you can to get moms to breastfeed their babies.”
As a maternal and infant health nurse, Tia Ajao saw how empowered parents felt (and how healthy baby was!) after breastfeeding education, even right there at the bedside. And Dr. Wilson’s own experience feeling insecure with an infant in the NICU helped her see how learning proper breastfeeding techniques can help a new parent’s confidence bloom.
On the panel they discussed what drew them to this work, how to become a lactation consultant, and a host of tips for expectant parents-to-be. MSN (Entry Into Nursing) student and Tatiana Gallego moderated the panel.
Some key takeaways:
- Know your rights when it comes to
- Don’t settle when it comes to a pump. Your insurance and WIC provide breast pumps, so find one that’s right for you.
- Breastfeeding is the healthiest start for babies, but it’s also economical. A year’s worth of formula can get pricy.
- Your family may have a lot of opinions, and the family elders may be misinformed. Bring them along to your breastfeeding and parenting classes.
Learn about breastfeeding with (where Dr. Flagg is co-director of patient care) and and thanks to for sharing our event. Bonus! Tia Ajao has a to demonstrate proper latching technique.
World Breastfeeding Week is August 1-7.
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