Tag Archives: hospital

Applauding Maryland’s Ban the Bags Initiative

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

The Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition has recently initiated a movement to “Ban the Bags” in Maryland. They sent the following letter and video outlining their efforts to to the CEOs of all birthing hospitals across the state, requesting the removal of all commercial infant … Continue reading →

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Establishing a Breastfeeding Clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

By Barbara Oñate, IBCLC Before I became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I had the opportunity to visit a friend 24 hours postpartum in the most expensive hospital suite available in my hometown in Mexico. I was truly aghast … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of US Hospital Based IBCLC…

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

By Christine Staricka, IBCLC I’d like to open a window for you to see what I experience during the 24-72 hours after birth as a hospital-based IBCLC in the United States.  It may or may not surprise you, but it … Continue reading →

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Interview with Trish MacEnroe of Baby Friendly USA

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Lactation Matters recently caught up with Trish MacEnroe, Executive Director of Breastfeeding USA.  While the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is well established in many areas of the world, the number of facilities pursuing the designation has soared recently in the … Continue reading →

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Informed Consent: What is My Responsibility as a Lactation Consultant? – Reader Response

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Doreen says: August 1, 2011 at 10:35 pm (Edit) I feel so alone in my profession and this will be a blessing! I have a question that I need help with. My manager at work, in a large hospital, told me that … Continue reading →

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Round Table Discussion: Baby Friendly Health Initiative

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Protecting, Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding What is the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)? Baby Friendly Health Initiative is a World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF a worldwide program launched in 1991 following the Innocenti Declaration of 1990 that aims at … Continue reading →

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