Did you have your baby during the pandemic?
Are you about to have a baby during the pandemic?
Are you concerned about the mixed messages surrounding breastfeeding and social distancing with a new baby?
Everyone has questions about what to do during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the reality.
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Things we talked about:
Winning the pandemic [5:38]
Non-existent lactation support [6:36]
The fallout [7:41]
Social distance dilemma [12:27]
Leading organization that is encouraging distance from your baby [13:16]
Don’t touch your newborn for 2 weeks. WHAT? [14:19]
The WHO has opposite recommendations [16:55]
Bias? Who are these messages and regulations meant for, anyway? [17:40]
WHO/UNICEF statement [23:50]
Research shows breastfeeding is safe [24:06]
Difference between CDC and WHO (in case you’re wondering) [28:25]
Recommendations [31:16]
No evidence to support separation of mothers and babies [32:09]
Formula = MONEY [33:29]
Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby [34:14]
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Shout out of the week – The Black Course [22:13]
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Music we use~
Music: “Levels of Greatness” from “We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)” courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes