This year has just begun and already there has been a great deal of interest in the health of mothers and babies. The United States Surgeon General Regina Benjamin M.D, M.B.A has issued a Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. The document lists 20 key actions to improve and support breastfeeding in the United States. [...]
Posted in Advocacy 
Tags: benefits, growth, IBCLC, law, reasonable break time, support, Surgeon General 
No Comments »There is a critically low supply of donated human milk nationwide. If you have an abundant milk supply and are interested in becoming a donor, please contact your nearest HMBANA milk bank. In the New York area, please call The Mothers’ Milk Bank at WakeMed at 919-350-8599. The Mothers’ Milk Bank at WakeMed is one [...]
Posted in Milk Supply Tags: adoption, babies, breast pumps, breastfeed, family, growth, health, milk bank, milk donation, newborn, preemies 3 Comments »Breastfeeding at Full Circle is proud to announce the first ever “Breastfeeding and Back to Work Class” to be held at 1241 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. This class will help the new mother, her baby, the family and the care giver adjust to a new way of life. We will discuss the changes mom will [...]
“Choosing the way you will feed your new baby is one of the important decisions you will make in preparing for your infant’s arrival. Doctors agree that for most women breastfeeding is the safest and most healthy choice. It is your right to be informed about the benefits of breastfeeding and have your health care [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Breastfeeding Your Baby Tags: benefits, breastfeed, breastfeeding, family, growth, health, support 1 Comment »Recently we’ve posted a picture of the Breastfeeding poster on a bus stop in White Plains on our Facebook site. The poster is a part of the New York State DOH (Department of Health) recently launched campaign to increase breastfeeding rates that you might like to check out. Keep in mind that it’s geared toward anyone so it [...]