News for New
and Expecting Moms
News for New and Expecting Moms
Breastfeeding Support for All: You’re Not Alone
Hitting roadblocks? You’re not alone! Discover expert help from healthcare providers, lactation consultants, & support groups. Online resources like La Leche League, ABM, and Hygeia Health offer invaluable guidance. Empower yourself & thrive in your breastfeeding journey!
Challenges in Breastfeeding: A Global Perspective
Breastfeeding challenges abound. Physical hurdles include sore nipples, engorgement, and mastitis, often stemming from improper latching. Workplace barriers, lack of healthcare access, and misinformation further hinder breastfeeding success. Hygeia Health aims to support mothers through quality breast pumps and comprehensive resources.
Breastfeeding by the Numbers: Why It Matters
Breastfeeding: Nature’s goldmine. Shield your baby from infections, boost their brainpower, and protect yourself from diseases. It’s a win-win!
Closing the Gap: Support for All – World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week highlights the breastfeeding gap. Challenges include sore nipples, insufficient milk supply, lack of workplace support, and misinformation. Hygeia offers resources and virtual consults to empower mothers and close the gap.
Pumping and Storing | Hygeia Health
This blog post provides tips for pumping and storing breast milk. It suggests storing milk in 1-4 ounce portions, thawing in the refrigerator or under running water, and never warming milk in the microwave. It also recommends pumping while on maternity leave to build a supply and keeping a consistent pumping schedule.
Why Breastfeed – Understanding the Benefits of Breastfeeding
This blog post highlights the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers beyond just the well-known advantages for babies. It explains how breastfeeding helps mothers burn calories, potentially reducing pregnancy weight gain, and discusses a study suggesting a link between breastfeeding and a child’s IQ, education, and future income.