Kathleen Kendall-Tackett of Praeclarus Press and API Advisory Board Member, interviews Dr. Amy Brown via video chat on why supporting breastfeeding matters more than ever during COVID-19.
Feed with Love and Respect
Breastfeeding is the optimal way to satisfy an infant's nutritional and emotional needs. "Bottle Nursing" adapts breastfeeding behaviors to bottle-feeding to help initiate a secure attachment. Follow the feeding cues for both infants and children, encouraging them to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. Offer healthy food choices and model healthy eating behavior.
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The generosity during COVID-19 is incredible! |
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“But in early experiments that I’ve conducted in the last week, I’m finding COVID-19-specific antibodies in the milk. |
La Leche League International shares a helpful guide to help us understand that breastfeeding protects baby when you or they are sick, and when their family is sick. |
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"To explain the persistence of lower rates of breastfeeding among black mothers, we should look to systemic and historic factors rather than individual choice. |
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Excellent observations on making breastfeeding more accessible this Black Breastfeeding Week (Aug 25 - 31): "Too often, the breast-feeding dialogue i Read more |
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"Positive representation of Black people in books, media, and lactation support impacts experiences and outcomes. |
LLL of KY-TN is pleased to welcome La Leche League International co-Founder Marian Tompson to the Rock the World Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference 2019 on Nov 2 as a featured speaker.
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