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The PUMP Act went into full effect this month in the United States. Here are 7 things to know about this new law.
#1 Full name
The full name of the PUMP Act is Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. Congress passed the legislation on December 29, 2022 but it was rolled out...
I’ve had the unique opportunity to visit hospitals around the country for various conferences and consults, and it was always amazing to me that I would hear the very same myths about Baby-Friendly repeated from one hospital to the next, and from one state to the next. It was as though...
Working at a Baby-Friendly designated hospital, we "do" breastfeeding support well. However, it is not unusual to care for a mother who wishes to formula feed exclusively. She is well informed and this is her choice. Here are the 6 things we do to make sure the dyad receives the best possible...
If you've been working with breastfeeding families for any amount of time, you've probably been asked, "When can I start pumping so my partner can give a bottle at night?" I've heard the thought of not sleeping through the night described as, "not do-able," "terrible," and "a disaster."...
1. Carry a Copy of the TSA Guidelines
Print out and carry a copy of the official TSA Guidelines on Traveling with Breast Milk. TSA Guidelines
2. TSA 3-1-1 Liquids Rule
Understanding the basic TSA 3-1-1 Liquids Rule is helpful. This rule means that 1 person is allowed to bring 1 quart-sized bag...
A colleague and I were recently discussing the things that would be on our “wish-list” if we could build the lactation program of our dreams in a hospital setting. Let’s see – excellent staffing with IBCLCs available to each mother every day, all nursing and providers...
The Clinical Guidelines on Infant Feeding for Individuals with HIV in the United States were updated in January 2023. The guidelines now incorporate breastfeeding options for people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy with sustained undetectable viral load levels in the blood.
A nipple shield (NS) is a thin silicone nipple-shaped device that is placed over a mother’s nipple-areola prior to baby latching on to breastfeed. Documented use of nipple shields dates back to the 16th century. Apparently breastfeeding challenges have been around for a long time,...
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third must abundant solid component in human milk behind #1-lactose and #2-lipids (fats). So far scientists have identified more than 200 of them in human milk. I use the acronym, PIDEN Seal, as a way to remember what HMOs do. This works for me because...
Let’s face it- breastfeeding can be a challenge! From the early days of just getting started, to future challenges such as growth spurts, teething and weaning, there are multiple times when breastfeeding mothers may need support. For some mothers, there are even more daunting...
This blog presents 10 breastfeeding milestones, starting with a term baby arriving home from the hospital.
1. Primary care provider (PCP) follow-up after the hospital stay
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a health supervision visit within 48 to 72 hours after discharge from the...
The history of laid-back breastfeeding - aka - biological nurturing position
It has been suggested that it takes about ten years for research findings to make their way to the bedside. With that being said, laid-back breastfeeding, (aka biological nurturing position) is finally...
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