What Modern Moms Should Know About Breastfeeding
What Modern Moms Should Know About Breastfeeding

Article at a Glance

  • Breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally to new mothers or infants.
  • Try to relax and enjoy peaceful skin to skin contact before feeding, and let your baby take the lead.
  • Some mothers may need expert help, and that's okay.
Guide to Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding

Should I Breastfeed My Child? Experts in infant nutrition all agree that breast milk is the ideal food for babies as it has just about everything the child needs for optimal nutrition. A baby will usually grow well and be healthy on nothing but breast milk, vitamin D, and iron during the first year of … Continue reading “Guide to Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding”

Breastfeeding Articles
Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking
Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking

Article at a glance: The percentage of babies who get an ear infection has dropped in the last 20 years. Doctors believe the decrease is due to the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, flu vaccines, an increase in breastfeeding, and a decrease in smoking. According to a recent study, fewer babies are getting ear … Continue reading “Drop in ear infection rates attributed to vaccines, breastfeeding, and a reduction in smoking”

Feeding Your Newborn

Our section on Breastfeeding offers more information about breastfeeding, lists online and local resources, and explains how to make an appointment with one of our lactation specialists. Learn More > > General Infant Feeding Infants differ in food requirements. The proper amount is that which satisfies your baby. Do not attempt to keep to a … Continue reading “Feeding Your Newborn”

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Some of our offices have Lactation Specialists on staff. Please call your pediatrician to set up an appointment. WIC offers breastfeeding support and some pump supplies to those who qualify. Visit https://wic.utah.gov/ to apply for services or to find the WIC office near you. Our Website: Feeding Your Newborn Articles and Tips on Breastfeeding … Continue reading “Breastfeeding”

Study shows that most women are not meeting their breastfeeding goals
Study shows that most women are not meeting their breastfeeding goals

Article at a Glance Study shows that less than one-third of mothers who were planning on exclusively breastfeeding for the first three months were able to met that goal. Mothers will need more support if they are going to be successful at breastfeeding. Not giving babies supplemental feedings at the hospital was one of the … Continue reading “Study shows that most women are not meeting their breastfeeding goals”

Switching From Bottle to Sippy Cup
Switching From Bottle to Sippy Cup

Article at a Glance

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weaning your baby from the bottle before your baby is 18 months old.
  • The longer you wait to wean your baby from bottles, the harder it will be.
  • Using a bottle for too long can lead to dental problems and obesity.
Amber Barrus, APRN, FNP-C
Amber Barrus, APRN, FNP-C

Biography Born and raised in Utah, Amber is directionally challenged without the mountains. She’s a mother of five (three girls and two boys) and enjoys exploring new places with her family, including hiking trails, historical sites, creepy ghost towns, and old cemeteries. Amber also loves being active and can often be found running, biking, playing … Continue reading “Amber Barrus, APRN, FNP-C”

Reclaiming Your Fitness, Post Baby
Reclaiming Your Fitness, Post Baby

Article at a Glance

  • Knowing when it's okay to workout post-birth depends on your unique circumstances.
  • Get back to exercising in a safe and healthy way by using strengthening techniques.
  • Various exercises can be done with or without your baby.

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