World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated this week in 120 countries around the world with the goal to boost the health of infants worldwide and encourage mothers to breastfeed. There have been many articles written on the benefits of breastfeeding, especially in the infancy stage. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least [...]
How to use a breast pump.Look at this great video on how to use a breast pump. Ameda is one of the best pumps because of its proven airlock protection. This protection protects the milk from viruses, bacteria, and mold growth. This pump has not been recalled or has not had any problems with the [...]
Breastfeeding at Full Circle will be running a Breastfeeding Workshop for Doulas and other professionals. The class will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011, 11:00AM – 2:00PM. This class will satisfy all requirements for the 3 hour breastfeeding class that Doula applicants need to take for certification. Additionally, there are a total of 3 CERPS offered to [...]
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. [...]
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No Comments »The IRS has decided that acne cream is worth reimbursement but the payment to an Internationally Board Certified Lactation (IBCLC) or the purchase of a breast pump is not worthy of reimbursement from a flexible spending account. Just to remind everyone, a FSA account is YOUR money. Should we be able to spend our money on [...]
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