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Fri29Apr2016Abington, PA
High level and evidence-based, developmentally supportive care to infants and families in Newborn Intensive Care Units (NICU)
April 29, 2016 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition
NJBFC is dedicated to promoting, protecting and supporting all families on their breastfeeding journey.
NJBC Flyer Your membership will help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in New Jersey. To join the Coalition, please complete our membership form online or complete a paper copy of the form and mail it to the address on the form. We are a non-profit and flourish on donations. You can submit donations using the Paypal "DONATE" button. … Read More »
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Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are intro- duced, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.
Many breastfeeding women are wrongly advised to stop taking necessary medications or to discontinue nursing because of potential harmful effects on their infants. There are few medications that are "not safe" when breastfeeding. Ask your healthcare provider or contact your local lactation consultants.