Julie Hazard
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April 16, 2024
January 7, 2025
Paced Feeding
Fed Is Best Breastfeeding Initiation What Is Paced Feeding? Paced feeding was first introduced in the Journal of Human Lactation in 2002.[1] The article was called “Insights in Practice: Bottle Feeding as a Tool to Reinforce Breastfeeding.” Dee Kassing, the author, developed her own method of bottle-feeding for feeding breastfed…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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April 1, 2024
January 21, 2025
Proper Handling and Storage Of Human Milk
Order the Book Proper Human Milk Handling, Storage, and Preparation We recommend following the CDC guidelines for storing and preparing human milk to keep your breast milk safe and uncontaminated. Cronobacter infections can occur to human milk fed infants, which can come from contaminated pump parts. Want to learn more…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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April 1, 2024
January 7, 2025
Weaning from Exclusive Pumping
Weaning from Exclusive Pumping When it comes time to reduce or wean from pumping, everyone’s body will respond differently. Some parents are prone to plugged ducts and mastitis and must gradually and cautiously wean to avoid them. Some parents must wean suddenly and unexpectedly for medical reasons. In general, a…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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March 31, 2024
February 26, 2025
Choosing a Breast Pump
Breastfeeding Resources Choosing a Breast Pump The following is supplementary text to “Chapter 8: Pumped Milk Feeding” of the Fed Is Best Book. It provides examples of different breast pumps but does not discuss or endorse any specific brand. There are many breast pumps on the market to choose from.…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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March 28, 2024
January 9, 2025
Triple-Feeding
Triple-feeding is commonly prescribed for low milk supply, but few realize how hard it is. Photo Credit Shutterstock. Breastfeeding Resources Mothers Describe Their Triple Feeding Experiences and its Mental Health Impact by Jody Segrave-Daly, RN, IBCLC-Retired and Lynnette Hafken, MA, IBCLC What Is “Triple Feeding”? Triple feeding is a commonly…
Christie del Castillo-Hegyi
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