There are now at least 31 reported cases of infant botulism and infants in 15 states have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Parents should seek medical care right away if an infant has consumed the recalled formula and then had poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing or decreased facial expression. On … More Recall of Infant Formula “ByHeart Whole Nutrition”
Each year, the Mother’s Milk Bank inside of WakeMed Cary Hospital dispenses about 250,000 donated breast milk to NICUs throughout the state and southeast region. JC Morlu knows what it’s like to struggle to breastfeed a newborn baby as a new mother. When her first child was born five years ago, Morlu quickly learned that … More World Human Milk Donation Day
Carolina Lactation has moved, but can still help in the Lowcountry So much has happened since the arrival of COVID-19. Who could imagine how much our lives would change? Many are out of work, others are working from home. We are separated from family and friends by the need to physically distance. I believe in home visits … More Adapting to Change
Daniel and Emma look a little worried and seem to be wondering what Ethan is upset about. Perhaps he overheard our conversation at Nursing Mothers of Beaufort. We chatted about tongue ties and lip ties, when to worry and what to do. If the baby does not latch well, has difficulty transferring milk from the … More What’s all the fuss about?
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