by PediaBlog | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes Through Community Support By Jennifer Yoon, RDN/LDN, Breastfeeding Educator, Pediatric Alliance — St. Clair As detailed in the November 19 PediaBlog post, “Why Breast Is Best”, the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for...
by PediaBlog | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
In 2012, the AAP revised its policy statement on “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk”: The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms its recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for about 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as...
by PediaBlog | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
It should be obvious to anyone reading a pediatric blog that drinking alcohol during pregnancy is a great big no-no. Nearly three years ago, we learned the following from the American Academy of Pediatrics: > Alcohol-related birth defects and developmental...
by PediaBlog | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
They are quick and convenient, and they often contain very healthy ingredients — mostly fruits and vegetables, sometimes organic, with no added sugar. In fact, food pouches are so popular among American parents that they make up 25% of baby food sales in...
by PediaBlog | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
May is Miracle Milk Month By Jennifer Yoon, RDN/LDN, Breastfeeding Educator, Pediatric Alliance — St. Clair (Excerpts from Fast Facts: Miracle Milk, miraclemilk.org) May is Miracle Milk Month. The goal is to raise awareness of the risks to...
