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Programs for Breastfeeding Mothers
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Whether you are a new or expecting mom, you want to give your baby the best care possible. One of the best things only you can do for your baby is to breastfeed. While breastfeeding isn't the only option for feeding your baby, every mom has the potential to succeed and make it a wonderful experience.
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Did you know? ....
· A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water and protein that's needed for baby's growth and development.
· Most babies digest breast milk easier than formula.
· Breast milk straight from the breast is always sterile, at the perfect temperature, and contains antibodies that help infants fight off infections.
· The US Surgeon General recommends babies be fed ONLY breast milk for their first 6 months. Breastfeeding is best for 12 months.
· The physical contact of breastfeeding helps the bonding process of mother and baby.
· Breastfeeding helps shrink the mother's uterus to its original size more quickly and lessens bleeding after birth.
The Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education (WHCoE) is helping mothers successfully breastfeed their infants by offering educational programs and a quality line of lactation supplies to help moms continue to breastfeed their babies for as long as they wish. Lactation pumps and accessories are available for rent or purchase at the WHCoE.
WFUBMC employees receive special rental rates and a discount on pump purchases. |
 Breast Pumps for Sale
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Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump with Backpack
Includes: Electric breast pump, Backpack carrier, Dual HygieniKit, Cool 'N Carry tote, 3 Cooling Elements, 6(4 oz.) bottles with lids, car adaptor, and milk storage guideline refrigerator magnet. |
$275 |
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Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump Carry All
Includes: Electric breast pump, Tote carrier, Dual HygieniKit, Cool 'N Carry tote, 3 Cooling Elements, 6(4 oz.) bottles with lids, and milk
storage guideline refrigerator magnet. |
$245 |
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Ameda One Breast Pump (No Bag)
Includes: Electric breast pump, Dual HygieniKit, AC power adaptor, 2(4 oz.) bottles with lids. |
$220 |
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Ameda One Hand Breast Pump/Dual HygieniKit |
$40 |
- Sales tax not included on above prices.
- WFUBMC employees receive a 10% discount on pumps.
- Payment is due at time of order.
- The Women's Health Center of Excellence accepts checks and cash. Checks should be made payable to WFUHS.
- For more information on Ameda Products, please visit http://www.ameda.com/.
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 Lactation Rooms at WFUBMC
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WHCoE
Piedmont Plaza II, Suite 101
Call 713-4220 to reserve times |
Action Health
Sticht Center, 1st Floor
Call 713-8002 to reserve times |
 Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
The HMBANA is the only professional membership association for milk banks in Canada, Mexico and the United States and sets the standards and guidelines for donor milk banking for these areas.
For more information about donating or ordering human milk,
please visit www.hmbana.org.
Milk banks are located in:
Raleigh, NC; San Jose, CA; Denver, CO;
Newark DE; Iowa City, IA, and Austin TX
For more information about these locations,
please visit www.hmbana.org/locations.
 Breastfeeding Classes
Breastfeeding classes are taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant, Sheila Britt-Smith, Med, RD, IBCLC, and meet once a week for three weeks. Classes are held at ActionHealth in the J. Paul Sticht Center. Spouses and other support persons are encouraged to attend so they will know how to help mom establish and continue to breastfeed.
Participants receive the book, Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide.
Registration is $30. Max 8 couples, Min 3 couples.
To register for the classes listed below, call Action Health at 713-8001
or email Gretchen Bayne.
Upcoming Classes for 2009
April 7th - 21st (Tuesdays), registration deadline: March 31st
July 7th - 21st (Tuesdays), registration deadline: June 30th
October 6th (Tuesdays), registration deadline: September 30th
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