New Regulations to Improve Safety of Nursing Pillows
Please remind families that nursing pillows are not for babies to sleep on. See other safety tips and learn about the new rule in this post.
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Webinar: Connecting With WIC in L.A. County
Get the latest on WIC services available for pregnant women and families with young children in L.A. County!
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Webinar: Factors That May Affect Milk Supply
Is my baby getting enough milk? How can I be sure, and how can I increase milk production? These are questions that many breastfeeding families have. This webinar provides answers.
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Webinar: Empowering Families on the Breastfeeding Journey: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Support in Bedside Lactation Care
Learn how to help your home visiting clients know what to expect and how to navigate some of the common challenges faced at the start of their breast/chestfeeding journey.
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Spotlight on the Staff: Lynnette Bello, Welcome Baby Program Manager
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! A leader in our #HomeVisiting network reflects on women who inspired her — and how women can move mountains together.
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Webinar: Promoting Responsive Bottle Feeding
Responsive bottle feeding helps promote the development and maintenance of a child’s ability to self-regulate their food intake — reducing their risk for later obesity. Learn how you can promote it in your work with families.
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Webinar: Cannabis & Perinatal Health: Short Conversations That Can Make a Big Difference
Cannabis use during pregnancy has increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar discusses the harm in prenatal cannabis use and how we can help clients who use cannabis.
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Webinar: Chestfeeding 101: An Overview of Lactation Concerns for Transmasculine and Non-Binary People
Are you providing breastfeeding support in a way that best meets the needs of all the families you serve? Learn the gender-inclusive practices you can implement into your work so transgender and non-binary parents feel supported too.
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Webinar: Impact of Birth Complications on Bodyfeeding Outcomes and Solutions – Blood Loss
How can birth complications impact the breastfeeding/chestfeeding process? And how can home visiting staff provide effective support here? Certified Nurse Midwife and lactation expert Sarah Shealy explains.
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Infant Formula Resources for Families in L.A. County and Across California
The infant formula shortage is impacting families across the nation. Here’s a roundup of resources and information to help families in L.A. County and across California.
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