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Q: What is the best way to thaw frozen breast milk?

A: Thrush is a fungal infection that

can form and be passed between

your breast and the baby's mouth.

To avoid waste and for easier

thawing & warming, store milk in 1

-4 ounce portions. Date milk

before storing. Milk from different

pumping sessions/days may be

combined in one container – use

the date of the first milk

expressed. Remember to:

•Thaw breast milk slowly in the

refrigerator (this takes about 12

hours – try putting it in the fridge

the night before you need it).

Avoid letting milk sit out at room

temperature to thaw.

•For quicker thawing, hold

container under running water -

start cool and gradually increase

temperature.

Previously frozen milk may be kept

in the refrigerator for up to 24

hours after it has finished thawing.

Do not refreeze.

Source: American Academy of

Pediatrics

August 2017

Don’t Miss the Baby Fair August 8th! Amanda Kline, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Month, the Livingston County Health Center is hosting a Baby Fair for expectant

moms and new breastfeeding mothers at the Health Center on August 8th from 5-7 p.m. There will be numerous

giveaways, snacks, booths and the Missouri Highway Patrol will be here offering car seat safety checks.

Every “Mom” attendee receives a pack of diapers! Please come and enjoy yourself and bring a friend!

For more information call 660-646-5506.

August is Missouri Breastfeeding Month The theme this year for Missouri Breastfeeding Month is “Sustaining

Breastfeeding Together”, with the purpose to inform people about the

Sustainable Development Goals and how these goals can be met by the

protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding and human milk is the standard for infant feeding and nutrition.

The American Academy of Pediatrics states that infant nutrition should be

considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice, and reaffirms its

recommendation of breastfeeding for one year or longer as mutually desired by

mother and infant

The right of mothers to breastfeed their children, with discretion, in any public or

private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be is protected by

law in the State of Missouri. This protection of breastfeeding rights allows

mothers and children to fully reap the benefits of breastfeeding, including

providing the best nutrition for infants and reducing the risk of infections, SIDS,

asthma, diabetes, obesity and other diseases for children well into adulthood,

and reducing the risk to mothers of cancers of the reproductive organs, diabetes

and osteoporosis.

The ability of mothers to fully breastfeed their children is improved when

mothers are supported by their family, healthcare providers, hospitals,

employers, child care providers and community. The Livingston County Health

Center recognizes that it is vital for families to make informed choices about the

care of their infants and supports increased efforts by hospitals, healthcare

providers, employers and the community to encourage and support

breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Month is observed annually in Missouri, educating moms,

families, and communities on the benefits of breastfeeding, the support services

available in their communities, and how we all can work together to sustain

breastfeeding.

Chillicothe is a Missouri state recognized Breastfeeding Friendly Community.

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Mom of the Month

Tyna Walker and Leia

I love breastfeeding. My Leia is 3 ½

months old. She was a preemie.

My favorite part of breastfeeding is when

she is nursing, looks up at me and smiles

real big. I love how breastfeeding has

helped me educate my other two

children on how natural it is to feed a

baby.

My husband is very supportive and now

that I'm working again part time he

enjoys getting to feed her.

She doesn't like the nursing covers! She

will rip them off so that's a challenge

when nursing in public.

The absolute most challenge part of

breastfeeding is when I have to go to

work. Not only because being away from

her is hard but as a nurse I don't always

get to pump when I need to.

I wish that I would have been warned

about the cluster feeding. I felt so

frustrated and like I was failing. Once I

understood what she was doing, it made

me that much more determined to stick

it out and not give up.

I would encourage moms that you and

only you know what's best for baby.

Don't let anyone pressure you into

anything. You can do it.

The Importance of Ounces Amanda Kline, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Did you know that one of the best ways to tell how much milk your baby

is getting is to weigh them? The AAP recommends that babies be seen for

an office visit (or home visit) between 3 to 5 days of age to check on

breastfeeding and baby's weight. During the first week, most infants lose

several ounces of weight, but they should be back up to their birth weight

by the end of the second week. Once your milk supply is established, your

baby should gain between ½ and 1 ounce per day during the first 3

months.

You are always welcome to bring your baby by the Health Center to check

their weight. Just give us a call at 646-5506 to set up a time that is

convenient for you.

Source: LactationConnection.com

Should I Time My Feedings? Mothers are sometimes told to limit the length of feedings in the early

weeks of breastfeeding to help prevent sore nipples, but if the baby is

positioned and latched-on well, there is no advantage to watching the

clock. Assuming baby is sucking actively; watch your baby for signs that he

has finished the first breast before offering the other. When the baby has

finished that breast, he will come off spontaneously or fall asleep.

Although babies usually nurse for a total of twenty to thirty minutes at a

feeding, some babies nurse for shorter periods and others for longer

periods. The same baby may nurse longer at one feeding than another.

Allowing the baby to determine when he’s finished will ensure that the

baby receives the right balance of the watery foremilk and high-calorie

hindmilk. The milk increases in fat content as the feeding progresses, and

only the baby knows if he’s had the right amount of both and is satisfied.

Source: Healthy Women

Breastfeeding & Breastpumps In normal circumstances, you will not want to pump until your baby is 3-4

weeks old, because you ideally want to wait until you have established a

nursing routine before you begin to pump. If you pump too soon, your

body may get confused. Your milk supply may decrease, and in certain

situations, you can over produce. If you do need to pump in the first

weeks, it should be under the guidance of your pediatrician and a

lactation consultant.

The Livingston County Health Center rents out breast pumps to WIC

clients for free and non- WIC clients for a $50 onetime fee.

The pumps we have are the Medela Lactina electric double breast pump.

Medela Lactina pumps are hospital grade they are Ideal for long-term and

frequent pumping needs. Lactina is a multi-user breast pump. When you

rent the pump from us everyone will receive a new kit that is yours to

keep. For moms that do not want an electric pump we also have medela

harmony hand pump.

If you have any questions you can call Amanda Kline at 646-5506 at the

Livingston County Health Center, or 973-0154 (cell).

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