global lactation project

1. Ellen Bachar KatlynHafner Lauren Kane Matt Leslie Kayleigh Ojeda Your Baby and You:Achieving Successful Lactation in Africa

2. Nestle Boycott Led women to believe that infant formula is more nutritious than breast milk Fake nurses giving limited free samples and false information 1977: International boycott against Nestle corporation WHO’s resolution: breastfeeding until 6 months old

3. Breast Milk: Infant Formula: Sterile No preparation needed Manually expressed Can be stored if needed Decreased infant allergies No immune protection Harder to digest Contamination risk Water Bottles/nipples Formula itself Expensive Improper dilution ratio Breast Milk vs. Infant Formula

4. Bad Alternatives Cow or goats milk: Lack adequate vitamins and minerals for the baby High levels of indigestible protein Avoid grain porridges: Cassava Rice Maize

5. Proper Breastfeeding Positions Lying Down: Great for night-time feedings, but make sure the baby’s head is parallel to the nipple. Football Hold: Great for mothers with large breasts, twins, have trouble with latching on, and/or small, premature babies. Cradle Hold: Most common position, universal for most moms and babies

6. Breast Feeding Key Points Begin right away after birth to ensure milk letdown and that your baby receives colostrum Do NOT stop-continue as long as you can. Cleanliness will decrease the chances of infections such as mastitis. Supply vs. Demand: as your baby ages, continue breast feeding but also add in other supplements

7. Iron and Calcium Anemia: common during pregnancy increases hemorrhage and prolonged labor Reduces immunity Weakness and fatigue Hypocalcemia: Increased pre-eclampsia High blood pressure Hypertension

8. Vitamin Deficiencies Multiple Deficiencies: Low birth weight Folate: Neural tube defects Iodine: Fetal brain development Vitamin A: Reduced fetal stores