Tag Archives: Physicians
Pediatric Practice Races for the Breastfeeding Cause
If we had to choose just one Breastfeeding Booby Trap® that trips moms up more than any other, it would be the lack of consistent education and training among medical professionals about breastfeeding. We know this may come as a huge … Continue reading
Last revised on 09/26/2013
Miracle Milk® Helps Heal Brain Injured, Formula-Fed Baby
The science is clear: Our very own mom-made Miracle Milk® provides perfect and customized nutrition and lifelong protection against many illnesses and diseases. But one exciting question is still unanswered: can breast milk be used medicinally as treatment in babies … Continue reading
Last revised on 02/11/2013
Joint Commission Urges Breastfeeding Babes To Be Proactive, Not Aggressive
The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies many healthcare organizations and programs in the US, and fear of losing that approval is a very real thing, says Tanya, at Motherwear’s blog. Their campaign “Speak Up™” encourages … Continue reading
Last revised on 09/01/2011
Talking with Doctors about Breastfeeding
The doctor-patient relationship is based on an assumption that, as a general rule, the doctor knows more about health care than the patient does. This is as it should be: obviously, a patient cannot continue to seek care from a doctor … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/14/2011
Booby Traps™ Series: Podcast interview on Booby Traps in pregnancy
As part of our series on Booby Traps™ in pregnancy, here’s a wonderful podcast interview with Danielle Rigg, co-founder of Best for Babes. We talked about things you should and shouldn’t experience at your prenatal visits, how to find a … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/31/2011
Is “Try Formula” the Answer to Breastfeeding Guilt?
“It’s okay to try formula, you know.” Those are the words our family doctor uttered when I burst into tears in her office when my first born child was four weeks old and still hadn’t latched on once. I’d been … Continue reading
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Booby Traps Series: Breastfeeding classes - essential or outdated?
This is the seventh in a series of posts on Booby Traps™ during pregnancy, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. I taught breastfeeding classes at two local hospitals for about four years, and there certainly were … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/14/2011
Booby Traps Series: Does your OB follow Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols?
This is the sixth in a series of posts on Booby Traps™ during pregnancy, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. I have a dentist appointment later this week. And while I can’t say I’m looking forward to … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/23/2011
Booby Traps Series: What your OB should know about breastfeeding and medications
This is the fifth in a series of posts on Booby Traps™ during pregnancy, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Today’s post is written by Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc. Alison is an assistant professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/18/2011
Booby Traps Series: When a gift from your OB is not a gift at all
This is the fourth in a series of posts on Booby Traps™ during pregnancy, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. Did you receive a formula gift bag at your obstetrician or midwife’s office? That’s the topic of … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/10/2011
