Jun 28
Check out this article in this month’s Atlantic about screens and the effect they have on parenting.
“. . . emerging research suggests that a key problem remains underappreciated. It involves kids’ development, but it’s probably not what you think. More than screen-obsessed young children, we should be concerned about tuned-out parents.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/
Photo from Atlantic article
Feb 15
Photo:https://www1.nichd.nih.gov/sts/about/Pages/tummytime.aspx
Parents are encouraged to “do tummy time” with their infants. But what is it? How do you do it? Below you’ll find a link on one method for getting baby into, out of, and enjoying tummy time. If you have questions, feel free to contact our office Lactation Consultant, Amity. She has attended a TummyTime! method workshop and will happily walk you through the process.
http://www.tummytimemethod.com/tummytimetrade-method.html
https://www1.nichd.nih.gov/sts/about/Pages/tummytime.aspx
Jun 07
State health officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak that has sickened mostly Somali-American children. The vaccination rate is low in this tight community that’s worried about autism.
Source: Unfounded Autism Fears Are Fueling Minnesota’s Measles Outbreak
Additional Reading: The Verge, CNN
Apr 20
Smokers expose their families to increased levels of nicotine and chemical residue left behind from cigarettes known as “thirdhand smoke.”
Source: A new worry for smokers’ families: ‘thirdhand smoke’
Jan 30
Here’s why natural breastfeeding allows you to use the behaviors built in by Mother Nature to help you successfully feed and nurture your newborn.
Source: Many Moms May Have Been Taught to Breastfeed Incorrectly: Surprising New Research – Mothering
Jun 16
“But only recently did we discover that listening to language benefits more than language acquisition alone. It also boosts infants’ cognition.”
Read more on how language influences your baby: aeon.com
Dec 14
Did you know that lactation consultant Amity Rajappa is in our Sacramento office 3 mornings a week to help with breastfeeding?
Need an appointment or have questions? Just call the main office number 916.924.9337.
www.amityrajappaibclc.com
Nov 30
Here is a link to the question about, when can I fly with my baby. We get asked this question a lot and here is a good answer for you.
Source: HealthyChildren.org
Sep 28
The Mothers’ Milk Bank in San Jose makes donating your extra breastmilk fast, easy, and free!
After a quick prescreening interview, you’ll be sent a questionnaire and free blood test information. Once you’ve been approved they will send you the packing materials so you can send in your milk for FREE!
Source: Mothers’ Milk Bank is a human breast milk bank in San Jose, CA
Sep 28
1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression; you are not alone.
Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Please visit their web page for more information.
Source: Home | Postpartum Support – PSI
