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In Nebraska we have a coalition, Healthy Nebraska. I found the breastfeeding rates from 2022. Congrats to the 3 counties that achieved 100% breastfeeding initiation! Rock Wheeler Garfield I’m going to poke around and see if I can find some stats for 2023. Research shows that if planning to breastfeed, finding your care team and meeting with them in pregnancy increases initiation and duration of breastfeeding and allows many more mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals. Many can support your journey from a doula to an LC, to an IBCLC, to a midwife, coaches and more! I am a Perinatal Coach and I love to help moms find their goals in motherhood and we work together to achieve them. Breastfeeding is a polarizing situation. This is not meant to make anyone feel bad about their journey. We do know there are incredible challenges that moms face in their journey and I aim to be one resource of many to support and uplift others on their journey. I offer free discovery calls. We can talk about your goals in motherhood, from breastfeeding to weaning to feeling ok with not mothering how you thought you wanted to mother. This is an important aspect. Everyone has things that pop up that don’t go as anticipated in mothering. From relationships to jobs to housing and more. We can get down about it or we can let go of our own inner expectations. https://lnkd.in/guptwZwu

From Inversion to Empowerment 💪: Helping lactating mums navigate breastfeeding with inverted nipples. Breastfeeding with inverted nipples can be such a nightmare 😫 and approximately 11-15% breastfeeding mums experience this. As a midwife, I watched my patients struggle with breastfeeding and even much more when they had inverted nipples😪. Trying to correct them when the baby needs to suckle is a painful experience, and most would scream in pain while trying to help them 😰 But there are solutions 💃💃💃 Please, why am I your safe motherhood companion again if I don't share useful tips with you? ☺️ Follow the slides below to get the information and tips you need to navigate breastfeeding with inverted nipples. The journey doesn't have to be hard because you're not alone 🫂 ------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the techniques have you heard of before? Meeting me for the first time? I am Rebecca Adesanmi ᵢ'ₘ ₐ dᵢgᵢₜₐₗ ₘᵢdwᵢfₑ wᵢₜₕ ₜₕₑ ₕₑₐᵣₜ ₒf ₐ ₘᵤₘ, ₕₑₗₚᵢₙg ₚᵣₑgₙₐₙₜ wₒₘₑₙ ₐₙd ₘₒₜₕₑᵣₛ ₘₐₖₑ ᵢₙfₒᵣₘₑd dₑcᵢₛᵢₒₙₛ ₜₒ ₑₙₛᵤᵣₑ ₜₕₑy ₕₐᵥₑ ₐ fᵤₙ ₐₙd fᵤₗfᵢₗₗᵢₙg ⱼₒᵤᵣₙₑy fᵣₒₘ ₚᵣₑgₙₐₙcy ₜₕᵣₒᵤgₕ ₘₒₜₕₑᵣₕₒₒd. Wᵢₜₕ ₘy ᵣₑₛₑₐᵣcₕ ₐcᵤₘₑₙ, ₖₙₒwₗₑdgₑ, ₛₖᵢₗₗₛ ₐₙd ₑₓₚₑᵣₜᵢₛₑ ᵢ ₐcₜᵢᵥₑₗy ₛₑₑₖ wₐyₛ ᵢₙ wₕᵢcₕ ₕₑₐₗₜₕcₐᵣₑ cₐₙ bₑ ₘₐdₑ ₐccₑₛₛᵢbₗₑ ₜₒ ₐₗₗ, ₑₛₚₑcᵢₐₗₗy ᵤₙdₑᵣᵣₑₚᵣₑₛₑₙₜₑd ₚₒₚᵤₗₐₜᵢₒₙₛ. ⱼₒᵢₙ ₘₑ ₐₛ ᵢ ₐₗₛₒ ₐₛₛᵢₛₜ yₒᵤ ₜₒ ₜᵤᵣₙ ₑᵥₑᵣydₐy ₗᵢfₑ ᵢₙₜₒ ₗₑₐᵣₙᵢₙg ₑₓₚₑᵣᵢₑₙcₑₛ yₒᵤ cₐₙ dᵣₐw ᵢₙₛᵢgₕₜₛ fᵣₒₘ. #LinkedIn #breastfeeding #breastfeedingissues #advocacy #LinkedInnurses #lactatingprofessional #maternalchildhealth #empowerment

A new blood test can be performed in a pregnant person’s first trimester to help assess their risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. It’s the first and only test of its kind available in the United States that can be used between 11 and 14 weeks gestation to determine the risk of preeclampsia before 34 weeks of pregnancy, its maker, Labcorp, has announced. The first trimester is the period from 0 to 13 weeks of a pregnancy. Knowing their risk early can help patients and providers monitor pregnancies more closely. The risk of preeclampsia also has racial disparities. In the United States, it is 60% more common in Black women. This new screening tool doesn't change the current clinical guidance on preeclampsia. It provides an option that doctors can consider if they think their patient could benefit from the risk assessment. Here's the latest: https://lnkd.in/eBjyeX-K

We have been reading a lot of The Guardian's compelling coverage of women's reproductive health lately. Their recent feature, "‘I had no idea my baby was at risk’: The fight to raise awareness of pre-eclampsia," by Tobi Angelica Thomas sheds light on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of pregnancy. It's a condition affecting 1-5% of pregnant women in the UK. The story of Chipiliro Kalebe-Nyamongo’s encounter with pre-eclampsia brings to light the critical need for increased awareness and understanding of this serious pregnancy complication. Pre-eclampsia is a condition characterised by high blood pressure and often protein in the urine. Without proper management, pre-eclampsia can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and baby, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis and treatment. Our Consultant Obstetrician, Mr Daniel Stott, is dedicated to this cause and has had significant research contributions, including an MD from King's College London, to advance care and understanding of pre-eclampsia. Now at his University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust post, he leads a clinic focused on pre-eclampsia which aims to support and care for mothers navigating this challenging condition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHyHrnus #PreEclampsiaAwareness #WomensHealth #PregnancyCare #HealthcareCommunication #Obstetrics #womenshealth

As all mothers know, birth - while magical - is incredibly demanding. Here’s how you can support your pregnant clients to prepare for birth with NaturoBest. It’s important that expecting mothers take a prenatal supplement that supports mum and bub in the lead up to birth, like our Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding. From week 34, we recommend taking our Birth Prep & Recovery to help prepare her body for baby’s arrival. Once her little one has arrived, we recommend your clients continue taking Birth Prep and Recovery for 6 weeks postpartum, and continue taking Prenatal Trimester 2 & 3 Plus Breastfeeding as well as our Lactation Support if needed for the entire breastfeeding journey. https://lnkd.in/gHuj5p6M #thirdtrimester #fourthtrimester #motherhood #doula

- Have you had prenatal breast exams? - Have you taken a breastfeeding class? - Do you know about nipple preparation? - How much do you know about using a breast pump? This informative video features a lactation consultant giving tips on how to get ready for breastfeeding while you're pregnant. The main point is that getting ready both in your mind and body during pregnancy can really help you start breastfeeding well and reach your breastfeeding goals. Here’s what she discusses in the video: • Anatomical changes in the breast during and post pregnancy • Colostrum and its importance • What is normal and not normal during breastfeeding • Things to notice as a new mother Watch the whole discussion here : https://lnkd.in/dpXBrYsk Share with a pregnant or a postpartum mom! Awareness is the first step to speedy recovery! #PregnancyTips #PostpartumCare #HouseOfZelena #MotherhoodUnplugged #birthhealer

Exciting News: New Publication Alert! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share my latest research, now published in Breastfeeding Medicine! This study dives into the interaction of Race and Pregnancy intentions on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration in the United States. We found that the probability of never breastfeeding was the greatest among non-Hispanic (NH) Black women across all pregnancy intentions. However, the probability of breastfeeding for more than 6 months is highest for NH-others or multiracial for both intended, ambivalent, and neither intended, while highest for NH-Black for mother-only intended. This work wouldn't have been possible without the support and collaboration of my amazing co-authors, and mentors Adetola Louis-Jacques and Deepthi Varma who provided invaluable insights along the way. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gU5V7aDa #Research #BreastfeedingMedicine #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #NewPublication

🌸 Are you looking for ways to relieve pregnancy discomfort, prepare for childbirth, and receive professional support for breastfeeding? 🤰✨ Our experienced physiotherapists are here to guide you through every step. From practical tips to personalized advice, we’ll cover everything you need to know to feel confident and prepared. Join us at our workshop where we’ll: - Discuss techniques to alleviate common pregnancy discomforts - Provide valuable insights and exercises to prepare for a smoother childbirth - Offer guidance and support for successful breastfeeding Don’t miss this opportunity to have your questions answered and connect with other expectant mothers! 💬👶

It is well-established that early breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of birth is an important intervention to reduce childhood morbidities and mortalities. In this study, we found that 1 in 4 women in PNG delayed early initiation of breastfeeding. Unplanned pregnancy, caesarean section, no newborn skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth and exposure to media predicted delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Interestingly, birth at home or in the village reduces the likelihood of delayed initiation of breastfeeding (which will entail further qualitative inquiry). We suggest that breastfeeding advocacy and promotion programmes, strengthening health workers’ capacity to address factors influencing delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and promoting optimal breastfeeding practices are required. #breastfeeding #infantfeedingpractice #png Available online: https://lnkd.in/gtFkrhBD

Betty Chacon, our Customer Service Manager at IHDLab, shares her deeply personal and heart-wrenching story of pregnancy loss, underscoring the critical need for proactive prenatal care. After trying to conceive for five years, Betty's joy turned to heartbreak when overlooked signals and missed chances led to the loss of her son, Bryson. Betty's experience reveals the hidden dangers of an incompetent cervix, a condition that affects 1% of pregnant women but can go unnoticed without thorough medical attention. Her story highlights the necessity of comprehensive ultrasounds and timely interventions, such as a cervical cerclage, which could have saved her pregnancy. Through her journey, Betty advocates for increased awareness and vigilance in prenatal care, hoping to inspire others to demand the medical attention they deserve. Her message is clear: early detection and intervention can make a profound difference. Read the Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/g-zq34Tf #PregnancyAwareness #PrenatalCare #MiscarriageMovement