So I read an interesting article in al.com about breastfeeding and natural birth options. I was disappointed they missed the wonderful things happening at RMC. Here is what I would add/respond to the article: In light of the changes in the two hospitals you focused on, RMC, without any outside help, became the first Baby […]
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Do pain medications given for labor affect breastfeeding? The short answer is yes, they could. Not for all women, but women with exposure to pain medications are more likely to have delayed onset of lactation. The delay could cause problems, supplementation, and higher cessation of breastfeeding. Some will respond to such information with anger or
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation article on the politics of breastfeeding identifies why breastfeeding, despite its powerful effect on the health of nations, is not promoted: leadership. In our small way, we attempt to lead locally on breastfeeding. That’s why we started Alabama Breastfeeding Medicine and Northeast Alabama Baby Cafe. That’s why we have
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