Breastfeeding Helps Mothers and Children
There's nothing like breastfeeding to put kids on the path to good health. There are multiple benefits of breastfeeding for babies, including lower risk for ear and respiratory infections, allergic skin disorders, intestinal infections, type 2 diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Thomasville Medical Center’s Gift Boutique located on the first floor of the hospital is now selling and renting Medela®breast pumps and supplies to assists moms.
“The benefits of breastfeeding extend beyond the time of infancy,” shares Angie Mauck, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator for TMC’s Women’s Center. “Research shows that children who were breastfed are less likely to be overweight adolescents than children formula-fed as infants. And, the longer a baby is breastfed, the odds for being an overweight child decrease even more.”
Mom wins, too
Benefits for breastfeeding moms include decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer and type 2 diabetes. Breastfeeding also helps you lose the pounds you put on during pregnancy.
Tips for moms who work
- Start the day with a long nursing session so your baby is content during the morning rush.
- Find a caregiver near work so you can visit and nurse during your lunch break.
- Buy a reliable, comfortable breast pump.
- Tell your employer about breastfeeding's benefits. A healthier baby means you miss less work.
- Start to pump before you head back to work, and store the milk in the freezer. You'll feel better with a back-up supply.
Oliver Pimm, Gift Shop Supervisor says he now stocks the items after hearing from several new moms that they were having difficulty finding the products they needed. “It makes perfect sense for us to be able to provide these items to new moms and assist them in their efforts to provide them this option. It is part of our on-going effort to provide a remarkable patient experience.”
Visit the Mother’s Corner in the Gift Shop Boutique or give us a call at 336- 476-2406.
