Pumping can be one of the most challenging aspects of transitioning back to work after maternity leave. Whether you’re returning to the office or working from home, lack of time, space or simply the equipment to do it can all hinder mom’s ability to transition smoothly to breastfeeding and maintaining a career. The good news […]
How Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects breastfeeding
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS can not only impact your ability to get and stay pregnant, it can also affect your ability to breastfeed. Dr. Carly Dulabon, director of Breastfeeding Medicine at Akron Children’s shares what you should know about PCOS and breastfeeding. What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that occurs in women. […]
Do’s and don’ts to properly expressing, storing and thawing mom’s “liquid gold”
Though pumping can be a pain — literally — when you need to be away from your baby, it’ll all be worth it. Pumping can help you get some much-needed rest and let your baby’s father bond with and feed her. Plus, it allows you to continue breastfeeding even after you return to work. Pumping […]
Good news breastfeeding moms. You don’t have to suffer through seasonal allergies
Taking care of your baby is hard enough. Add a runny, stuffy nose, watery and itchy eyes, scratchy throat and constant sneezing from seasonal allergies, and it’s no easy feat. With fall allergy season in full swing, the good news is breastfeeding moms don’t have to suffer through without relief. “Antihistamines, which alleviate allergies, are […]
More Than a Job: Liz Maseth helps new moms overcome breastfeeding challenges
When Liz Maseth joined Akron Children’s in 2007 as the outpatient lactation consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine, she was no stranger to nursing. With a career spanning 46 years, Liz has experience working in labor and delivery, NICU, Special Care Nursery, ICU, ER, home care and as a float. Although she was brought on to […]
Breastfeeding for 3 is a journey
When Elizabeth Hayne saw her triplets, she was in love and also acutely aware of the development her babies still needed in the NICU at Akron Children’s. Born at nearly 32 weeks old, the babies relied on support from family and medical staff, as well as nourishment from mom. “I never thought about not breastfeeding them because […]