Asthma affects nearly ten percent of children and teens in the United States, is the third leading cause of hospital stays and is a major cause for missed school days. Breastfeeding may be able to combat this chronic childhood disease, however.
...Asthma affects nearly ten percent of children and teens in the United States, is the third leading cause of hospital stays and is a major cause for missed school days. Breastfeeding may be able to combat this chronic childhood disease, however.
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Deciding to utilize day care for your child is not an easy decision and preparing for the first day at the new caregiver can bring anxiety. As a mom who has used many forms of child care over the years, here are some tips for managing that first day starting at a new day care center with your baby.
New moms sometimes expect nursing to happen very easily for them. We sometimes think it's such a natural thing, that it must "just happen" and there won't be any troubles or delays in developing a good latch and a nursing relationship. Unfortunately, anything with tremendous worth usually comes with tremendous work - and nursing a newborn is no different.
Having a new baby at home is exciting and wonderful….deciding who will care for your new baby when you return to work is exciting but maybe not so wonderful. Imagining another pair of arms caring for your little loved one can be very difficult but here are some guidelines to help you find the right fit for your family.
...Many times, family pets are our first loves. This week we are celebrating my dog, who was our first “baby”…the first living thing my husband and I had to care for before our children arrived. He’s been with us for 11 years this week and I love remembering the first few moments of him meeting my other babies. Each time he was sweet, kind, and very affectionate – kissing both the baby’s face and then my face each time we brought home another little boy.
...It's World Breastfeeding Week, a time each August when we work together to raise awareness for the needs of breastfeeding moms, breastfeeding families, and breastfed children. We celebrate the time by sharing success stories, by encouraging and educating others, and by providing support to those who may be struggling with nursing.
...Hi Moms! This week one of my son's fulfilled his dream of having a lemonade stand in our neighborhood. (Seriously, he's been dreaming and planning for two years!) Here are some cute quips from his experience - they're definitely worth sharing!
...Staying hydrated while nursing or pumping can be a big challenge. Here are some quick tips to help keep you at the top of your milk-making game.
...Earlier this year we shared some eye-opening advice from Stony Brook Midwives during our Health and Wellness Series. The advice suggested that we begin to plan and prepare for breastfeeding before we even become pregnant. This guidance is not unconventional or “crunchy”, but it is above and beyond the recommendations that many women of child-bearing age receive when they speak with their care providers about their family planning.
...How do you celebrate the dads in your life and in your baby’s life? Do you try to do something new every year to keep the day extra special for your child’s extra special guy?
...We’ve talked before about how we want to be there for it all, like many moms do. We want to be there for our babies when they take their first steps, say their first words – but we also want to be there for our partners, for our friends, for our employers. It’s tough.
...“Mom, you know what doesn’t seem to happen at our house?” My oldest son asked me one busy morning when I was getting lunches ready and trying to get out of the house on time.
...We love hearing stories about moms helping moms, but we feel we must share the other stories, too. Here's one example:
...In the final article for our four-part Health and Wellness Series, we end with the pinnacle of care providers for Women’s Health: midwives. We spoke with members from the amazing Stony Brook Midwives to learn more.
...As part of our Health and Wellness Series, we need to consider our oral health when pregnant and nursing. We recently chatted with Dr. Evelyn Baran, a dentist based in New York City, to ask her the questions about dental health which we hear frequently from many moms we talk with. Check out the awesome guidance she provided during out conversation!
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1:(r)An employer shall provide—
(A) a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for 1 year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk; and
(B) a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.
2: An employer shall not be required to compensate an employee receiving reasonable break time under paragraph (1) for any work time spent for such purpose.
3: An employer that employs less than 50 employees shall not be subject to the requirements of this subsection, if such requirements would impose an undue hardship by causing the employer significant difficulty or expense when considered in relation to the size, financial resources, nature, or structure of the employer’s business.