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Breastfeeding, the Best Choice

Good nutrition is important throughout our lives. It is especially important during infancy and childhood because of its effect on growth and development. Breast milk is good nutrition. It protects your baby from illness and infection and promotes his brain development. Many of the important ingredients in breast milk are not found in artificial baby milk.

 

Breast milk is very easily digested and changes daily to meet your baby's nutritional needs. It also helps in other ways. Breastfeeding creates a close emotional bond between you and your baby. It improves your baby's oral and facial development. And it lowers your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis later in life.  By breastfeeding, you

are doing something that only you can do for your baby. Congratulations on giving

your baby the best!

 

Fairbanks Breastfeeding Support Services

La Leche League

A mother-to-be support group, resource library, telephone counseling and support.

Informal meetings providing support and encouragement the second Wednesday of

each month at 11:00 AM. Contact: Mary, 457-1670

 

FMH Women's Center

Lactation consultation; New Parent's Clinic on Monday and Thursday afternoons by

appointment for breastfeeding assistance.  Diane Burgess, LNP, IBCLC and Danelle

Estes, RN, IBCLC. Phone: 458-5210 #3 or 458-5200.

 

Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center

Public health nurses are available for in-home breastfeeding assistance, information

and referrals for other community resources. New Parent's Clinic with FMH Women's

Center. Breast pump available for overnight use. Contact: Joanne Spears, RN, IBCLC

452-1776

 

TCC WIC Program

Lactation counselors, nutrition information, referral and support. Short term breast

pump loan for WIC clients. Chief Andrew Issac Health Center, 451-6682 ext 3668

 

Breastfeeding Equipment

Interior Medical Supply

Breast pumps available for rent and purchase. Medela breastfeeding products for

purchase. Phone: 457-8486

 

FMH Home Medical Supply

Breast pumps available for rent or purchase. Medela breastfeeding products for

purchase. Phone: 458-5421

 

Military Breastfeeding Support Services

Ft. Wainwright Bassett Army Hospital

Lactation consultants and counselors available for breastfeeding support and assistance

Ruth Hanson, RNC, IBCLC and Juel Radtke, RN, IBCLC 353-5158 OR 353-5064.

Services also available at the Arctic Health Link, Heather Harvey, LPN, CLC 353-4148

 

Breastfeeding / Health Links

 

www.4Women.gov —The Federal Government source for women's health information

 

www.BreastfeedingBasics.org —Contains basic help from Nurses at University Hospital

in Cleveland Nursing staff.

 

www.AskDrSears.com —FAQ covers a broad range of topics from clogged ducts to

sore nipples and more.

 

www.PumpStation.com —Lactation advice and videos that show proper latch

techniques

 

www.BabyCenter.com —Good advice on caring for new babies

 

www.MedicineNet.com —Pro's and Con's of breastfeeding and other FAQs

 

Local:

www.BelliesandBabies.net —A shop with a variety of clothing and hard to find

maternity and nursing accessories at affordable prices.

 

www.BlueberryBaby.org —High quality, affordable products for maternity, cloth

diapering, nursing, baby care and natural parenting, as well as support and

information. 

 

Local Classes

SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING

Learn how to get a good start breastfeeding your baby, when and who to call

for help if challenges arise, and the risks of not breastfeeding. This class is

recommended fro last trimester expectant parents. Have your questions

answered by a lactation expert. Class schedule: 4th Tuesday of every month

from 6 to 8 PM. Sessions held at the Tanana Valley Clinic in the 3rd floor

Conference room. RSVP to private voicemail: 451-1629. FREE.

Brought to you by the Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center and the Tanana Valley Clinic.