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Getting ready for the birth of a new baby can feel overwhelming, but there are things parents-to-be can do to prepare. Evie Robison, RN, pregnancy navigator at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, shares her tips to help expecting parents plan for the big day in this ParentingU podcast episode. As…
No one plans for a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but families who are experiencing that reality can still meet their breastfeeding goals with support. Becca Miller, SLP, speech language pathologist and official lactation consultant at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, helps tackle some fears those parents may be…
Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and a single approach won’t work for all moms. Gregory J. Gelpi, MD, FAAP, IBCLC,…
Whether a breastfeeding mom is returning to work or expressing milk so others can feed baby, knowing how to safely store her milk is important for baby’s health. How the milk is stored will depend on how soon it needs to be used. These general guidelines for storing milk at different temperatures, but other factors…
Breastfeeding is natural, but it can be challenging, especially in the beginning. Being prepared can make all the difference. Gregory…
Learn what you can do to help your young athlete continue to play their sport of choice safely and successfully.
