Join Marie as she talks with award-winning children’s book author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch about her newly revised The Best Gifts, a book long-celebrated for its support of breastfeeding families. Consider how breastfeeding fits into the parent-child relationship from the very start, and think about the many ways it is a gift to the infant, the family, and the community. Why is it important to see breastfeeding in picture books about families? What are the benefits of such books for families? Tune in for a celebration of breastfeeding in children’s media, and discussion about mother’s efforts to meet their babies’ most basic needs with the most generous gift. For questions, e-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com anytime. Free download of this and other “Born to be Breastfed” podcasts are available on iTunes and Stitcher.

Parents' Best Gifts for Their Children

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.
The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

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