Based on my proposed bumper sticker:
"Most mamas who 'didn't have enough milk' really didn't have enough support. SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING MAMAS!"
from my thread:
"Are lactation consultants part of the problem?"
I've (just barely) started a "Cause" on Facebook. What do y'all think?
Name: Support Breastfeeding Mamas (so they can establish an adequate milk supply)
Mission: To educate everyone about the criticality and sensitivity of the time period immediately following birth in establishing an adequate milk supply and therefore a successful breastfeeding relationship.
Positions statements (room for more):
Feedback? Suggestions? Anyone else want to co-"administer"?
One concern is that I'd like this to focus on supporting breastfeeding mamas in that critical time immediately after birth and for 6? weeks after? But I want to keep the name and everything sounding snappy and accessible. I'd like to get this info out to as many people as possible. And, of course, minimize any bad feelings of any mothers who didn't get enough support.
One idea is to include a list of ways to support a breastfeeding mamas. e.g.:
1. Make sure she has access to a high-quality Lactation Consultant, preferably and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (link to site where can look up closest one).
2. Make sure she understands that Almost all women can produce enough milk to nourish twins-- even triplets.
3. Ensure she has access to kellymom.com.
4. Make her and her family dinner.
5. Bring her a glass of water while she's nursing.
what else?
What do y'all think?
"Most mamas who 'didn't have enough milk' really didn't have enough support. SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING MAMAS!"
from my thread:
"Are lactation consultants part of the problem?"
I've (just barely) started a "Cause" on Facebook. What do y'all think?
Name: Support Breastfeeding Mamas (so they can establish an adequate milk supply)
Mission: To educate everyone about the criticality and sensitivity of the time period immediately following birth in establishing an adequate milk supply and therefore a successful breastfeeding relationship.
Positions statements (room for more):
- Almost all women can produce enough milk to nourish twins-- even triplets.
- The best route to ending the epidemic of "not enough milk" is to begin and epidemic of support for new mamas immediately following their child's birth
Feedback? Suggestions? Anyone else want to co-"administer"?
One concern is that I'd like this to focus on supporting breastfeeding mamas in that critical time immediately after birth and for 6? weeks after? But I want to keep the name and everything sounding snappy and accessible. I'd like to get this info out to as many people as possible. And, of course, minimize any bad feelings of any mothers who didn't get enough support.
One idea is to include a list of ways to support a breastfeeding mamas. e.g.:
1. Make sure she has access to a high-quality Lactation Consultant, preferably and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (link to site where can look up closest one).
2. Make sure she understands that Almost all women can produce enough milk to nourish twins-- even triplets.
3. Ensure she has access to kellymom.com.
4. Make her and her family dinner.
5. Bring her a glass of water while she's nursing.
what else?
What do y'all think?
