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IN THE NEWS!
ATTENTION PREGNANT WIC MOMS:
Is everyone asking you how you are going to feed your baby? Are you getting mixed messages from friends, family, nurses and doctors about how you should feed your baby? Do you have any questions about what will work best for you and your baby?
We have started a “Newborn Nutrition Class” for women who are expecting. This class is for all pregnant women who are on WIC even if it is not your first baby. This class will offer the most current information about feeding your baby, and provide you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about infant feeding. Breastfeeding professionals within the community will be available to introduce themselves and their FREE services. You can also get information on how you may qualify to borrow or receive a breast pump FREE of charge.
Please contact your local WIC office at 734-240-7905 if you are interested in participating, and you have not been offered this FREE class yet.
If you are not on WIC and you would like to receive any of this information please contact Stephanie Garrett at 734-240-7946.
Meijer offering FREE prescribed prenatal vitamins!
Retail giant Meijer Inc. is offering free prenatal vitamins to soon-to-be moms. Women who are pregnant or are planning to have children can qualify for the program. All they need is a doctor's prescription.
The free prenatal vitamins program kicked off in all 181 Meijer pharmacies on Saturday, May 31, 2008.
"Just as our free antibiotic program was designed to help our customers get healthy during these tough economic times, offering free prenatal vitamins will help our customers stay healthy during a very important time in their lives," said Nat Love, vice-president of pharmacy for the Walker-based retailer..
Michigan Breastfeeding Network invites you to check out their new Breastfeeding Blog!
Have you had a breastfeeding experience you’d like to share, good or bad? Join other breastfeeding moms in Michigan and tell your story at http://breastfeedingrightsmi.blogspot.com
Vitamins in the News
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new guidelines on vitamin D for infants, children and adolescence at a time when medical conditions attributable to low vitamin D levels such as Rickets appear to be on the rise in the U.S. Many questions have been asked about BREASTFED BABIES; are they at risk?
The answer is yes, if they are exclusively breastfed and not supplemented with Vitamin D and don’t have adequate sun exposure. Doctors are seeing more symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in children during their many growth stages, decreasing their bone density and some with early signs of Rickets. It is now recommended that ALL infants and children, including adolescents, have a minimum daily intake of 400 IU of vitaminD beginning soon after birth.We urge you to discuss any concerns you have with your baby’s doctor as most cases are very individualized to your own family’s needs and feeding practices.
It is also recommended that breastfeeding women take a prenatal vitamin daily. Emerging research is suggesting that breastfeeding women who do not consume adequate amounts of fish should also consider a supplement containing omega 3 fatty acids (not a flax seed supplement)
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Disclaimer - The Monroe County Breastfeeding Collaborative is administered through the Monroe County WIC Program. WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The views/businesses mentioned on the website are not necessarily endorsed by Monroe County government.
Legal Disclaimer Regarding Online Lactation Assistance.
The assistance that you receive via our website is not meant as a substitute for professional guidance from your local health care professional. Please seek help from your local health care professional or IBCLC (1 800 TELL YOU or email to ILCA@erols.com for a local referral to an IBCLC in your area) if you are experiencing problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing concerns. You will also find local breastfeeding professionals from our Community Breastfeeding Resource page link.
Information given can not be construed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider when making decisions concerning lactation that may impact the health and well-being of you and/or your breastfeeding child. If you are concerned about your breastfeeding situation, or about your health or the health of your child, please call your health care provider immediately.
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