The Milk Years

Medela Pump recall

2011-01-19T22:04:00.000-08:00

Medela, Inc. is recalling a limited number of the Pump In Style Advanced breastpumps. The small percent of pumps affected by this recall were manufactured between February 10, 2010 and March 3, 2010 and shipped between February 10, 2010 and April 30, 2010. These pumps would have been purchased by mothers between approximately March 1 and June 30, 2010.

For more info, click here:
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/media-center/126/notice-of-product-recall

New Radio Documentary on breastfeeding beyond the first year

2010-11-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

This is a new 1-hr radio documentary entitled, "Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy" that features the voices of fourteen women who have breastfed their children between one and four years. Some of the major topics covered include dealing with judgment and criticism, public nursing, benefits and challenges, changes in perception, weaning, nursing while working, and support. Also featured is commentary from Dr. Nigel Rollins, of the World Health Organization, Dr. Jay Gordon, a Fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics, and Dr. Katherine Dettwyler, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Delaware.

Listen here:
http://www.knitwisemedia.org/kwm.v1/current_project.html

Join the Boob-olution!

2010-09-05T14:44:00.000-07:00

http://pregnant.thebump.com/breastfeeding-awareness-month-sweepstakes.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Dr Hale's Survey on use of Domperidone and Reglan

2010-07-10T21:33:00.000-07:00

If you have taken Motilium/Domperidone or Metoclopramide/Regland to increase your milk supply, please participate in Dr Hale's survey:

http://surveys.ttuhsc.edu/wsb.dll/s/60g759

Do it for the economy :)

2010-04-07T20:33:00.001-07:00

http://health.yahoo.com/news/ap/us_med_breast_feeding_savings.html

Study: Breast-feeding would save lives, money

Will your insurance cover breastfeeding related expenses?

2010-04-03T21:08:00.001-07:00

Check out this website to see if your health insurance will cover breast pump rental/purchase and a Lactation Consultant.
www.breastfeedinginsurance.com

Doulas Rock!

2010-02-27T21:02:00.000-08:00

http://missionlocal.org/2010/02/doulas-a-moms-best-friend-during-labor-grow-in-popularity/

Lactation Consultation Services

2010-02-09T20:00:00.000-08:00

Breastfeeding your baby is a precious gift. While it is a natural instinct for you and your baby to breastfeed, it is a practiced skill. Every mother has the potential to succeed and make it a wonderful experience.

As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I provide guidance with:

•Attachment and Positioning
•Optimizing your milk supply
•Nipple and breast pain/soreness
•Interpreting nursing behaviors
•Resolving challenges such as plugged ducts, mastitis, and thrush
•Nursing your pre-term infant
•Breastfeeding after breast surgery
•Assistance with pumping, milk storage, and bottle-feeding
•Preparing to return to work/school and continuing to nurse

I provide support in the comfort of your home in San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area.

Tracy Massillon, IBCLC
415.205.1357
TheMilkYears@gmail.com

Resources

2010-02-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

Websites

http://www.kellymom.com/

http://www.breastfeedingonline.com/newman.shtml

Books

Breastfeeding Made Simple by Nancy Mohrbacher

Personal Guidance

http://www.dancing-tree.net/index.html

Breastfeeding in Mongolia

2010-01-26T10:15:00.001-08:00

This is a great article about the cultural differences of breastfeeding in Mongolia. Enjoy!

http://www.momzelle.com/blog/inspiration/breastfeeding-in-mongolia/