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Mothers Describe Their Triple Feeding Experiences and The Impact It had On Their Mental and Physical Health - Fed Is Best
Mothers Describe Their Triple Feeding Experiences and The Impact It had On Their Mental and Physical Health - Fed Is Best
Written by Jody Segrave-Daly, RN, IBCLC and Lynnette Hafken, MA, IBCLC What is “triple feeding?” Mothers who triple feed will feed their babies at the breast, immediately pump and deliver any expressed milk (and/or formula supplement) through a bottle or sometimes even a syringe to the infant. Triple feeding originated in the NICU for premature … Continue reading Mothers Describe Their Triple Feeding Experiences and The Impact It had On Their Mental and Physical Health
The 'Second Night Syndrome' is Abnormal and This is Why - Fed Is Best
The 'Second Night Syndrome' is Abnormal and This is Why - Fed Is Best
Written by Jody Segrave-Daly, MS, RN, IBCLC As a NICU/nursery nurse and IBCLC who has worked with newborn babies my entire nursing career, I was mystified when I first heard the phrase “second-night syndrome.” When I began to research where the phrase came from, it became clear that it is not based on any scientific … Continue reading The ‘Second Night Syndrome’ is Abnormal and This is Why
Frequent Feeding VS Cluster Feeding: How to Know If Your Baby Is Being Adequately Breastfed Before Lactogenesis II - Fed Is Best
Frequent Feeding VS Cluster Feeding: How to Know If Your Baby Is Being Adequately Breastfed Before Lactogenesis II - Fed Is Best
Frequent breastfeeding and cluster feeding are often used interchangeably, creating confusion for parents. This educational blog will help parents clarify the differences between the two. What are the differences between frequent breastfeeding and cluster feeding before lactogenesis II for newborns? Frequent Feeding-Newborn babies feed frequently (every 2-3 hours) before lactogenesis II, the onset of copious … Continue reading Frequent Feeding VS Cluster Feeding: How to Know If Your Baby Is Being Adequately Breastfed Before Lactogenesis II
The Letter Not Only Protected Me; It Protected The Nurses Too - Fed Is Best
The Letter Not Only Protected Me; It Protected The Nurses Too - Fed Is Best
The Letter was from my psychiatrist. It was our way of beating a system that neither of us agreed with, or believed was good for my mental health. It provided protection for me to make decisions that went against the Baby-Friendly Hospital mandates. The amount of stuff a pregnant woman brings to the hospital for … Continue reading The Letter Not Only Protected Me; It Protected The Nurses Too
Are Ounces Counted Before Or After Mixing Powdered Formula With Water? - Fed Is Best
Are Ounces Counted Before Or After Mixing Powdered Formula With Water? - Fed Is Best
The answer is yes; ounces are counted after mixing the water and powdered formula. Let’s talk about why. Calculating accurate total volume intake is important for all babies. Parents need to know how much their baby consumes to be sure they are trending accurately on their growth charts. If a parent is not calculating … Continue reading Are Ounces Counted Before Or After Mixing Powdered Formula With Water?
What Does Fed Is Best Mean? - Fed Is Best
What Does Fed Is Best Mean? - Fed Is Best
The phraseology of Fed is Best is frequently misinterpreted, and we want to clarify what it means to our readers.Nutritionally speaking, “fed” refers to the absorptive state or the first stage of nutrition, in which a baby receives adequate nutrition to maintain optimal bodily functions and achieve healthy growth and development. Fed is best means … Continue reading What Does Fed Is Best Mean?
Fed is Best Feeding Plan - Updated 2024 - Fed Is Best
Fed is Best Feeding Plan - Updated 2024 - Fed Is Best
Create a personalized infant feeding plan with resources for safe and healthy feeding. Get started today!
The Newborn Stomach Size Myth: It's not 5-7 mL - Fed Is Best
The Newborn Stomach Size Myth: It's not 5-7 mL - Fed Is Best
Written by Jody Segrave-Daly, MS, RN, IBCLC As a veteran NICU, nursery nurse, and lactation consultant, I have cared for and fed thousands of babies over the past 32 years. When working in the special care nursery, babies are fed according to their weight and cumulative losses to determine their caloric requirements for intake amounts … Continue reading The Newborn Stomach Size Myth: It’s not 5-7 mL
Breastfeeding pressure is real, and research suggests it's linked to mental health conditions in mothers - Fed Is Best
Breastfeeding pressure is real, and research suggests it's linked to mental health conditions in mothers - Fed Is Best
Families are under enormous pressure to exclusively breastfeed from major health organizations such as the WHO, Baby-Friendly USA, CDC, AAP, ACOG, WIC offices, and the majority of US hospitals. The “Breast is Best” public health campaign has permeated US culture and influenced hospital policies; even though US families face impossible barriers to breastfeeding exclusively, the … Continue reading Breastfeeding pressure is real, and research suggests it’s linked to mental health conditions in mothers
What Kind Of Water Is Safe For Mixing Formula Powder For My Baby? - Fed Is Best
What Kind Of Water Is Safe For Mixing Formula Powder For My Baby? - Fed Is Best
Fed Is Best Foundation provides an evidence-based resource guide on safe formula feeding for infant. Act now.
My baby went hungry under the care of three IBCLCs, so I became an IBCLC to promote evidence-based lactation care - Fed Is Best
My baby went hungry under the care of three IBCLCs, so I became an IBCLC to promote evidence-based lactation care - Fed Is Best
As a result of my traumatizing breastfeeding experience, I became an IBCLC. My goal as an RN and IBCLC is to help moms reach their feeding goals in a safe and evidence-based way and, most importantly, to ensure that babies are fed, not forced to go hungry, and to listen and believe moms when … Continue reading My baby went hungry under the care of three IBCLCs, so I became an IBCLC to promote evidence-based lactation care
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I No Longer Judge Other Mothers; My Breastfeeding Challenges Have Absolutely Changed Me As a Mom, a Woman, And a Friend - Fed Is Best
I No Longer Judge Other Mothers; My Breastfeeding Challenges Have Absolutely Changed Me As a Mom, a Woman, And a Friend - Fed Is Best
As a nurse, I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby. I learned everything I could about breastfeeding, and I just knew that it would work for us. In nursing school, we were told that anyone could breastfeed who wanted to and I believed it. I would not even consider the possibility of feeding my … Continue reading I No Longer Judge Other Mothers; My Breastfeeding Challenges Have Absolutely Changed Me As a Mom, a Woman, And a Friend
My Baby is Healthy (and so am I) and That’s All That Matters: A Pediatrician’s Perspective - Fed Is Best
My Baby is Healthy (and so am I) and That’s All That Matters: A Pediatrician’s Perspective - Fed Is Best
I didn’t have the easiest pregnancy; for one thing, I was considered a geriatric pregnancy, given that medicine was my second career, and I waited until after residency to get pregnant. I also have a history of depression and anxiety; thankfully, my depression was under control during pregnancy, but my anxiety certainly wasn’t – it … Continue reading My Baby is Healthy (and so am I) and That’s All That Matters: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
Maternal Mental Health Feels Like it Comes Second to Breastfeeding When It Should Be First - Fed Is Best
Maternal Mental Health Feels Like it Comes Second to Breastfeeding When It Should Be First - Fed Is Best
A mom describes what it is like to struggle with mental health issues while feeling the overwhelming pressure to breastfeed.
How Breastfeeding Coercion Stripped this Psychiatrist of Her Confidence and Mental Health - Fed Is Best
How Breastfeeding Coercion Stripped this Psychiatrist of Her Confidence and Mental Health - Fed Is Best
By Michelle M., Psychiatrist, MD, and First-Time Mother It’s taken me a long time to really have the strength to talk about this, but I think it’s time. I’m a 40-year-old, first time mom to an amazing 9-month-old son. Throughout my pregnancy I was repeatedly asked if I would breastfeed and received endless lectures … Continue reading How Breastfeeding Coercion Stripped this Psychiatrist of Her Confidence and Mental Health
The 'Second Night Syndrome' is Abnormal and This is Why - Fed Is Best
The 'Second Night Syndrome' is Abnormal and This is Why - Fed Is Best
Written by Jody Segrave-Daly, MS, RN, IBCLC As a NICU/nursery nurse and IBCLC who has worked with newborn babies my entire nursing career, I was mystified when I first heard the phrase “second-night syndrome.” When I began to research where the phrase came from, it became clear that it is not based on any scientific … Continue reading The ‘Second Night Syndrome’ is Abnormal and This is Why
How To Prepare For Supplementing When Breastfeeding Your Baby In The Hospital - Fed Is Best
How To Prepare For Supplementing When Breastfeeding Your Baby In The Hospital - Fed Is Best
Mothers who experienced delayed onset of milk production or experienced low milk supply with their first baby often contact us for support to try breastfeeding again. They typically have anticipatory anxiety because they have lost trust in their lactation professionals and hospital staff and are unwilling to attempt breastfeeding again without supplementation. They want to … Continue reading How To Prepare For Supplementing When Breastfeeding Your Baby In The Hospital
Do Parents Need To Boil Water For Powdered Infant Formula Preparation in the United States? - Fed Is Best
Do Parents Need To Boil Water For Powdered Infant Formula Preparation in the United States? - Fed Is Best
Written by Jody Segrave-Daly, MS, RN, IBCLC Boiling water for powdered infant formula preparation is one of the most conflicting and confusing topics for parents. Our governing bodies such as the CDC, WHO, WIC, AAP, and FDA, all have varying recommendations for preparing formula. Seventy-five percent of infants in the US will receive some infant formula … Continue reading Do Parents Need To Boil Water For Powdered Infant Formula Preparation in the United States?
Jillian Johnson: My Message To Parents During World Breastfeeding Week-Just One Bottle - Fed Is Best
Jillian Johnson: My Message To Parents During World Breastfeeding Week-Just One Bottle - Fed Is Best
By Jillian Johnson It took all of the courage I had to put aside the debilitating amount of guilt I carried for five long years to tell Landon’s story—his birth, the first days of his life, and how he died. I still don’t know where I found that courage, but I am convinced Landon gave … Continue reading Jillian Johnson: My Message To Parents During World Breastfeeding Week-Just One Bottle
The Illusion of Choice: Baby Friendly USA Says Newborns “Should” Room In With Their Mothers - Fed Is Best
The Illusion of Choice: Baby Friendly USA Says Newborns “Should” Room In With Their Mothers - Fed Is Best
Daily Milk Calculator for Baby - Fed Is Best
Daily Milk Calculator for Baby - Fed Is Best
I Found Breastfeeding Success In The Fed Is Best Support Group - Fed Is Best
I Found Breastfeeding Success In The Fed Is Best Support Group - Fed Is Best
Will Breast Milk Protect My Baby From Getting Sick? Passive Immunity 101 - Fed Is Best
Will Breast Milk Protect My Baby From Getting Sick? Passive Immunity 101 - Fed Is Best
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WHO 2017 Revised Guidelines Provide No Evidence to Justify Exclusive Breastfeeding Rule While Evidence Supports Supplemented Breastfeeding - Fed Is Best
WHO 2017 Revised Guidelines Provide No Evidence to Justify Exclusive Breastfeeding Rule While Evidence Supports Supplemented Breastfeeding - Fed Is Best
Accidentially starving my baby broke my heart, but made me want to help other moms
Accidentially starving my baby broke my heart, but made me want to help other moms
If I Had Given Him Just One Bottle, He Would Be Alive
If I Had Given Him Just One Bottle, He Would Be Alive
Supplementing Your Baby in The Hospital
Supplementing Your Baby in The Hospital
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Dr. del Castillo-Hegyi's Tragic Breastfeeding Story Podcast
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Responsive bottle feeding is not paced feeding
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