Have you resisted the idea of giving your baby a Vitamin D supplement, but are also a bit concerned that your baby isn’t getting enough Vitamin D from the sun?
If so, you’ll be interested to listen to this podcast interview I just did with Dr. Carol Wagner, one of the world’s leading researchers in the area of Vitamin D and lactation.
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In our culture extended breastfeeding is misunderstood in many ways. I’ve been collecting these misconceptions about it in my head and thought I’d take this opportunity to address them here.
So, here six common misconceptions about extended breastfeeding:
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What do you get when you mix a single lesbian mom with a newborn and an Orthodox Jewish lactation consultant? A play. (Actually, a play that should have been set where I live.)
Read Rest of Article-The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog
The United States Lactation Consultant Association applauds Dr. Kathleen Arcaro of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for her groundbreaking breast cancer research. Dr. Arcaro recently made a presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research conference in Orlando, FL, in which she shared her discovery that cells in mothers’ breast milk may provide clues to women’s future breast health. As one in eight American women will develop breast cancer, this is important news. Eighty per cent of American women give birth, and they may soon be able to use their own breast milk to identify breast cancer markers in a safe, non-invasive way.
While the health protection that infants receive from breastfeeding is well known, fewer people are aware that breastfeeding is important for mothers’ health, too. Breastfeeding reduces women’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer and reduces their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Now it may soon allow for early identification of risk factors.
Although the majority of women begin breastfeeding , many encounter obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their own breastfeeding goals and maximizing health benefits. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) help mothers overcome problems that they may encounter so that women feel successful and empowered as they breastfeed . IBCLCs are health care professionals with the training and expertise to help make the health benefits of breastfeeding accessible to women and children. To locate a lactation professional or learn more about IBCLCs, visit http://www.uslca.org/.
Good Afternoon NCBC group,
I had the honor of presenting Carolina East Health Systems (formerly Craven Regional Medical Center) in New Bern with their Breastfeeding Friendly Work Place Award yesterday, April 19, on behalf of NCBC. Lactation Consultant, Jill Hartzog, put on a great event. The CEO admitted that he initially was unaware of all of the benefits for the hospital (decreased sick leave, etc.) when mother’s breastfeed, but expressed full appreciation for the entire hospital, community, and region, for actively supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants. Despite spring break, many supporters were in attendance; hospital staff, including nurses, dietitians, and administrators (the VP of Nursing, VP of Human Resources, and CEO). Community support was also on site: Craven County Health Department BF Coordinator, Maria Montesono-Ballance and Jo Walker, Navy Relief Society Visiting Nurse from Cherry Point. Having worked at Carolina East previously, it was a privilege to return as a guest and to celebrate the success of how their program has grown.
Congratulations to Jill and Carolina East! It truly takes an entire community (:
P.S. The NCBC banner looked fabulous and hopefully this will increase NCBC awareness and participation. I also mentioned the RLTC and 29 counties within our region, and our availability as a resource. (Sophie will return the banner to NCBC-I dropped it off in Greenville today)
Thanks…
Leah
Leah L. Trombley, BS, RN, IBCLC, LCCE
Breastfeeding Coordinator, Region VI
To the outrage of breastfeeding campaigners and probably the utter confusion of most women with small babies, scientists today advocate rewriting the rulebook to drop the current guidance that says mothers should breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of their child’s life.
Read rest of article-Chiropratic Life
This article has a link from our blog as well.
CDC-USBC Bi-Monthly Teleconferences
The CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity and the United States Breastfeeding Committee co-host a series of Bi-Monthly State Breastfeeding Coalitions Teleconferences. The teleconferences are held every two months (in even numbered months) on the second Tuesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET.
June 14
August 9
October 11
December 13
Wake County Human Services will have a site available to listen to the teleconference:
10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh NC 27610
Room 340
Please reply to this email, if possible, if you plan to attend at the 10 Sunnybrook location.
Jam Gourley, IBCLC, RLC
WIC Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator
Nutritionist, Wake County WIC Program
10 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh NC 27610
cell phone with voice mail: (919) 280-8684
fax: (919) 212-7558
Dear Southeast Region:
This spring we will be holding elections for Coalitions Regional Reps and Alternate Regional Reps for the Northeast and Southeast regions. (Remember, in order to transition to staggered terms, some of those elected last year were elected for one year, some for two years, and some for three years. After the transition period, all Regional Representatives will serve normal three year terms.)
The nominations process is now open for your region. To learn more and to submit a self-nomination, please visit: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/Coalitions/CoalitionsRegionsRegionalReps/CRRNominationsElections/tabid/173/Default.aspx
The nominations process will remain open until Monday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Your time and attention to this process are deeply appreciated. We look forward to our continued work together and to further strengthening USBC’s partnership with the coalitions.
Best regards,
Megan E. Renner
Executive Director
United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 367-1132
Fax: (202) 367-2132
The mission of the United States Breastfeeding Committee is to improve the Nation’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Donate today!
From USBC:
New Publication:
USBC’s new position statement on Lactation Accommodations in the Workplace has been published and is now available for download at the link below. Kudos to the task force for their hard work on this document!
SGCTA Resources:
In case you missed the 2/8 Coalitions Webinar, we’ve posted the Implementation Matrix, Socio-Ecological Model, PowerPoint slides and audio recording, and other resources and quick links on our SGCTA web page:
Appropriations Letter:
The letter to Congress, the briefing document, the one-pager of talking points, a summary of info on targeted legislators, the audio recording of the webinar, and other tips and tools are at the Appropriations Letter Library at the link below.
http://gme.groupmindexpress.com/usbc/?da=b23f
Response to DOL Request for Information:
USBC’s final public comments are available on the Letters and Public Comments web page:
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/NewsInformation/LettersPublicComments/tabid/114/Default.aspx
From Federal Partners:
FDA: Proposed Collection; Comment Request–Infant Formula Label Statements Experimental Study
FDA is seeking comments on the utility and the paperwork/regulatory burden associated with the administration of an experimental study about certain types of label statements on infant formula, such as those that are either structure function claims or similar to such claims.
Deadline: May 2, 2011
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-4740.pdf
USDA/FNS: Proposed Collection; Comment Request--WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Study
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is seeking comments on the paperwork and regulatory burden associated with the administration of the second phase of the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Study that “… will assess the impact of including in-person peer counseling as part of the Loving Support program on breastfeeding outcomes for WIC participants …”
Deadline: May 10, 2011
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/2011-5624.htm
HHS/CDC: National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy: Draft Vision, Goals, Strategic Directions, and Recommendations
Since Dr. Benjamin mentioned the National Health Promotion and Public Health Council in her answers to audience questions on January 20, 2011, we have been sent the draft strategy established by the Council to forward to our networks and newsletters. Please feel free to distribute the attachment widely.
1. The National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council is an interagency council dedicated to promoting healthy policies at the Federal level. The Council consists of representatives of Federal agencies that interact with Federal health and safety policy, including the departments of HHS, Agriculture, Education, Labor, Transportation, and others. The Council established a national prevention and health promotion strategy attached for your information.
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From AHRQ/NCCD: National Commission on Children and Disasters 2010 Report to the President and Congress
Access the report at:
http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/nccdreport/nccdreport.pdf
From Audrey Naylor:
Please see the attached one page questionnaire regarding the use of the Wellstart Self-Study Modules. Thank you in advance to members who are willing to provide feedback on if and how they using this tool. Please send completed surveys to ajnaylor@aol.com.
From Kathie Marinelli:
Dr. Anne Eglash, in conjunction with the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has begun to tape podcasts on various breastfeeding topics. The first 4 have just been uploaded to ITunes podcasts (free) and are easily accessible through the site set up by Anne:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breastfeeding-medicine-podcast/id417009927
The first 4 are:
They are beautifully done. I highly recommend linking to this site from your sites. The plan is to continue adding podcasts frequently on many subjects and hot topics from experts in the field.
From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: “Public Health Law Research: Making the Case for Laws That Improve Health”
Public Health Law Research: Making the Case for Laws That Improve Health
Application Deadline: April 20, 2011—3:00 PM EDT
Public Health Law Research (PHLR) is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation®. The program seeks to build the evidence for and strengthen the use of regulatory, legal and policy solutions to improve public health and help people lead healthier lives. PHLR is equally interested in identifying and ameliorating laws and legal practices that unintentionally harm health. PHLR’s purpose is to answer important questions, such as: How does law influence health and health behavior? Which laws have the greatest impact? Can current laws be made more effective through better enforcement, or do they require amendment?
From several sources: Reports/articles on workplace law and paid leave:
From American Journal of Public Health: “Working Mothers, Breastfeeding, and the Law” (see attached)
From Bloomberg.com: “America Last Among Peers With No Paid Federal Maternity Leave”
From Human Rights Watch: “Failing Its Families” report:
http://www.hrw.org/en/node/96430/section/1
From National Council for Research on Women: “Leaves That Pay” report:
http://www.ncrw.org/sites/ncrw.org/files/LeavesThatPay_FINAL2_0.pdf
From WABA: “Announcing the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2011”
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is pleased to announce the World Breastfeeding Week theme for 2011 focusing on engaging and mobilising youth intergenerational work with the catchy slogan of: “Talk to Me! Breastfeeding – A 3-D Experience”.
The theme deals with communication at various levels and between various sectors. Communication is an important part of promoting and supporting breastfeeding. We live in an age where global communities can instantly connect at a moment’s notice. New lines of communication are being formed each day, and we have the ability to use these information channels to broaden our horizons and use new media to provide breastfeeding messages to our peers. Through the use of both traditional and new forms of communication, we can help spread breastfeeding information beyond our immediate borders to activate dialogue and transform words into action. This concept encompasses cross-generation, cross-sector, cross-gender, and cross-culture communication and encourages mentorship and outreach. The key writers for this year’s WBW materials will be Ms Katherine Houng and Amura Hildalgo of the WABA Youth Group.
The Calendar Announcement for this year’s theme is in production and will be ready by February 2011. Please visit www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org regularly for more updates to come.
United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 367-1132
Fax: (202) 367-2132
The mission of the United States Breastfeeding Committee is to improve the Nation’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Donate today!
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