Breastfeeding promotion

Westmed Medical Group Promotes Breastfeeding by Offering Free Virtual Classes to Patients

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Breastfeeding, Infancy, Childhood, Nutrition, Breast, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding in public

RYE BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Westmed Women's Health and Pediatrics departments are offering complimentary virtual breastfeedingclasses to Westmed patients as part of an effort to promote the many benefits of breastfeeding.

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  • RYE BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Westmed Women's Health and Pediatrics departments are offering complimentary virtual breastfeedingclasses to Westmed patients as part of an effort to promote the many benefits of breastfeeding.
  • "Both the Women's Health and Pediatrics Departments at Westmed strongly support breastfeeding for as long as possible to extend the health benefits for both mother and child," says Dr. Patricia Calayag ,deputy medical director at Westmed Medical Group.
  • In addition to the expert facilitators from The Parent Collective, a Westmed pediatrician , obstetrician or Westmed lactation specialistwill also join the class to help patients start planning for their own breastfeeding experience.
  • Support will also be offered for those who will be breastfeeding twins or breastfeeding with a breast reduction or augmentation.

Pacify Releases New Data on National Breastfeeding Challenges During COVID-19, Raising Concern for a Maternal and Infant Health Crisis

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Infant feeding, Breastfeeding, RTT, Childhood, Articles, Health, Midwifery, Breastfeeding promotion

Despite these concerning findings, the study also reveals some positive data, with the majority of moms intending to breastfeed in some capacity despite the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Despite these concerning findings, the study also reveals some positive data, with the majority of moms intending to breastfeed in some capacity despite the pandemic.
  • The large majority (93%) of recent moms who say that COVID-19 has made breastfeeding more difficult are still planning to breastfeed.
  • While breastfeeding support has always been important, it's especially critical during the global pandemic we're in the midst of today.
  • Alongside coordinated care, Advantia is pioneering care models that align incentives with the best interests of women and their families.

SimpliFed Expands Access to Lactation and Infant Nutrition Support for World Breastfeeding Month

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Breastfeeding, Articles, Health, Childhood, Lactation consultant, Lactation, Telehealth, Infant nutrition, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding in public

ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SimpliFed , the first independent telehealth platform exclusively focused on infant feeding and nutrition, announced today that in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, the company is offering a discount on lactation consulting services throughout the entire month.

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  • ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SimpliFed , the first independent telehealth platform exclusively focused on infant feeding and nutrition, announced today that in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, the company is offering a discount on lactation consulting services throughout the entire month.
  • As a platform dedicated to helping parents navigate and decide how best to feed their new baby, SimpliFed seeks to expand access to breastfeeding and infant nutrition support services for all new parents.
  • The company's mission is to help new mothers secure access to breastfeeding and infant nutrition support from the comfort and safety of their own homes from board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs).
  • The SimpliFed platform is accessible to new moms across the US, with lactation consultants available for appointment at the parents' convenience.

Twenty Nine Percent of Moms Concerned that Pumping at Work Can Impact their Career Growth

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Breastfeeding, RTT, Family law, Parental leave, Family, Pump, Articles, Women, Lactation room, Breastfeeding promotion

Breastfeeding is one of the biggest challenges when returning to work from parental leave, and despite this, 90 percent of breastfeeding moms are pumping at work, or planning to pump at work when they return.

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  • Breastfeeding is one of the biggest challenges when returning to work from parental leave, and despite this, 90 percent of breastfeeding moms are pumping at work, or planning to pump at work when they return.
  • For employers, this is great news as breastfeeding in the workplace results in significant health care savings and higher retention rates.
  • Withat-work pumping conditions being sub-par, 24 percent of the moms surveyed have considered a job/career change due to their need to pump at work.
  • The data collected from the Return to Work survey is used to help Acelleron achieve its mission to increase breastfeeding rates, especially when moms return to work.

Two Intermountain Hospitals First in Utah to Earn Utah Department of Health Five-Star Breastfeeding Friendly Rating

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Friday, November 22, 2019
Health, Breastfeeding advocacy, Articles, Logan Regional Hospital, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, Intermountain Healthcare, Breastfeeding, Intermountain, Breastfeeding promotion, Intermountain Medical Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital and Intermountain Cedar City Hospital are the first hospitals in Utah to receive a five-star rating for being a breastfeeding friendly facility from the Utah Department of Health by completing all ten steps of the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program.

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  • Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital and Intermountain Cedar City Hospital are the first hospitals in Utah to receive a five-star rating for being a breastfeeding friendly facility from the Utah Department of Health by completing all ten steps of the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program.
  • The state health program recognizes Utah hospitals that have taken steps to promote, protect, educate, and encourage breastfeeding in their facilities.
  • Intermountain Healthcare is committed to the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program and promoting breastfeeding friendly practices in our mom and baby nursing units.
  • The state program is patterned after the international Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative started by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Childrens Fund in the 1990s.

Removing Breastfeeding Stigma Could Unlock Lifesaving Benefits to Black Mothers and Their Babies

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Health, Consumer, Parenting, Managed care, General Health, Children, Hospitals, Baby, Maternity, Women, Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Breastfeeding, Childhood, Articles, Lactivism, Lactation, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding in public

Stark racial disparities exist between black and white infants in the U.S.

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  • Stark racial disparities exist between black and white infants in the U.S.
  • We have to help ensure that hospitals and health clinics in minority communities have breastfeeding and lactation resources and information.
  • And, we have to work with our community partners to remove the stigma of breastfeeding.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas works with local breastfeeding advocacy groups to promote awareness about breastfeeding to expectant mothers in historically disadvantaged communities.

New study from Philips reveals the importance of partner participation in the breastfeeding process

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Breastfeeding, RTT, Childhood, Health, Articles, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding in public

While breastfeeding naturally remains a mothers job, breastfeeding mothers do need support from their surrounding network.

Key Points: 
  • While breastfeeding naturally remains a mothers job, breastfeeding mothers do need support from their surrounding network.
  • Fortunately, most dads (81%) want to help, but there are some areas where they could be doing more to support.
  • Partners can play an active role in the breastfeeding process and fortunately many say they would like to do so.
  • Friends, family members and healthcare professionals can all play a part, and getting a partner involved in the breastfeeding process has a wealth of proven benefits.

Fewer Than 1 in 5 Working Moms Who Breastfeed Know Their Rights in the Workplace, According to a Survey Sponsored by Byram Healthcare

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Breastfeeding, Childhood, Health, Articles, Breastfeeding in public, Breastfeeding promotion

Commissioned by Byram Healthcare and conducted by Wakefield Research, the survey polled 1,000 working mothers in the U.S. with children ages two and under who are breastfeeding or recently breastfed.

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  • Commissioned by Byram Healthcare and conducted by Wakefield Research, the survey polled 1,000 working mothers in the U.S. with children ages two and under who are breastfeeding or recently breastfed.
  • It is the first to ask working moms how critical breastfeeding equipment and support are to their work lives.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8561551-byram-healthcare-working...
    According to the survey, a vast majority (95%) of working moms who breastfeed have used a breast pump.
  • While pumping empowers working moms, not knowing their breastfeeding rights means they can't ask for the support they need.

UCSF Honors Breastfeeding Disruptor And Wearable Pump Inventor, Says Dao Health

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Breastfeeding, Childhood, Breast pump, Pump, Health, Human development, Breastfeeding promotion

More than 15 years ago, after the birth of her premature twins, Dr. Dao found herself reliant on a breast pump.

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  • More than 15 years ago, after the birth of her premature twins, Dr. Dao found herself reliant on a breast pump.
  • In late 2013 her company launched a full line of wearable Freemie breast pumps and accessories in the United States.
  • Dao theorized that situation-appropriate, easy-to-use and effective tools would help the vast majority of women to continue breastfeeding.
  • Many breastfeeding and health care professionals recognize wearables will be a key component of improving global breastfeeding rates.

Aeroflow Healthcare Survey: New Moms Still Face Overwhelming Lack of Support when Breastfeeding or Breast Pumping in Public, from Both Men and Women

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Anatomy, Women\'s health, Branches of biology, Breastfeeding, Lactation room, Lactation, Breastfeeding in public, Breastfeeding promotion

1-in-4 women (25%) and 1-in-5 men (22%) find breastfeeding/pumping in public inappropriate.

Key Points: 
  • 1-in-4 women (25%) and 1-in-5 men (22%) find breastfeeding/pumping in public inappropriate.
  • 1-in-5 men (20%) do not believe public spaces should provide a lactation room, which is significantly more than the 7% of women who believe the same.
  • Almost half of men (46%) and about 1-in-5 women (24%) do not think employers with unconventional workplaces (police officers, firefighters, teachers, construction, etc.)
  • Considering the health benefits to both mom and baby, breastfeeding and pumping should be strongly encouraged and normalized in all settings."