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Women who have used a doula are more satisfied with their birth experience, feel more confident in their ability to mother, bond faster with their newborn, are less likely to have postpartum depression, and are more likely to breastfeed. -Klaus, Kennel, and Klaus 2001. NEW CLASS at The Gathering Place. Preparing for a Hospital Birth. 160; You will connect with thriving playgroups and online f.

Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Given the documented short- and long-term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice. New Hampshire Breastfeeding Legislation House Bill 441.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Typically the best time to start getting ready is during pregnancy. Read a few good books on EC. And join a local support group. Like with breastfeeding, it really helps to see the mechanics of EC before you try it yourself. Notice how the caregivers respond to the baby and the different ways they may hold the baby at different stages. It is very handy to have some kind of absorbent pad. When you and baby are.

2015 Creating Healthy Families Conference. choose to breastfeed, but many stop sooner than they intended because of the challenges they encounter. Support SFBFPC on Social Media.