- Episode Written By : Patricia Massel MD, CCFP
- Content Reviewer : Natasha White, L&D RN and Breastfeeding Coach
- Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Caitlin Blewett, Patricia Massel
- Artwork : Aikansha Chawla
In today’s episode we will review some tips around breastfeeding including how to give the breastfeeding pitch to expectant parents. We will review some common challenges parents face that can contribute to cessation of breastfeeding, such as concerns about breastfeeding logistics and supply. We will cover some breastfeeding norms and norms around infant weight gain. Finally we discuss bottle feeding and breast pumps.
Episode Summary Notes
Useful Websites & Self-Learning Resources
- UBC-CPD Latching-On Course https://ubccpd.ca/learn/learning-activities/course?eventtemplate=29-latching-on-how-family-physicians-can-support-breastfeeding-patients
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine https://www.bfmed.org/protocols
- First Droplets https://firstdroplets.com/
- Perinatal Services BC http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Breastfeeding/BreastfeedingMyBabyGuide.pdf
- Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education https://lacted.org/