Episode 16: Breastfeeding Part 2

The importance of the Mother-Baby Dyad

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Did you know you may have a glass of wine and not have to “pump and dump?” Learn why breastfeeding is so important as Carolyn talks once again with lactation consultant and childbirth educator Linda Smith as they examine evidence-based breastfeeding practices and also debunk some breastfeeding myths.

"So, over time as the baby gets in that second six months they’re nursing a lot, and they’re eating whatever the family is eating, which they’ve already been tasting the whole time in the mother’s milk. But, most of the time, whatever the mother eats -- if it’s healthy for her, it’s healthy for the baby."

About Our Guest

Linda J. Smith

Linda J. Smith, MPH, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA is a lactation consultant, childbirth educator, author, and internationally-known consultant on breastfeeding and birthing issues. Linda is ILCA’s liaison to the World Health Organization’s Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and consultant to INFACT Canada/IBFAN North America.  As a La Leche League Leader and Lamaze-certified Childbirth Educator, she provided education and clinical support to diverse families over 45 years in 9 cities in the USA and Canada. Linda has worked in a 3-hospital system in Texas, a public health agency in Virginia, and served as Breastfeeding coordinator for the Ohio Department of Health. Linda recently served on the Board of Directors of La Leche League International; was a founder of IBLCE, founder and past board member of ILCA, and is a delegate to the United States Breastfeeding Committee from the American Breastfeeding Institute. Linda holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and is currently an adjunct Instructor at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and an affiliate faculty member of the Union Institute and University. She owns the Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre, on the Internet at www.BFLRC.com.

Resources

Baby Friendly USA Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices La Leche League International United States Breastfeeding Committee Healthy Children Project | The Magical Hour World Health Organization | Ten steps to successful breastfeeding World Health Organization | Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding