Human milk is the best source of nutrition for all babies, and breastfeeding is the best way for them to get it. However, some premature and sick babies are not able to get their mother’s milk through direct breastfeeding. For them, the process of feeding becomes more complicated. Tune in as Marie talks with Heather Townsend, RMSR, Executive Director of education for Creche Innovations, about issues related to the use of human milk in the health care setting, focusing primarily on proper warming of the milk. What are the best practices for delivering human milk to sick/preterm infants? What type of container is best? What is the optimal temperature range for human milk fed to these infants? Why does temperature matter for babies’ health? What are the risks and benefits to consider? For questions, e-mail radio@breastfeedingoutlook.com anytime.

The Heat of the Matter

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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