Breastfeeding During Emergencies

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Can you still breastfeed your baby when you have been involved in an emergency or natural disaster? Absolutely.  In fact, breastfeeding is necessary during these difficult times.  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby tell you why and give you tips for how you can keep breastmilk safe during an emergency.

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Things we talked about:

There have been lots of emergencies lately! [5:09]

The role of breastfeeding during emergencies [5:28]

Breastfeeding in emergencies facts from USBC [8:26]

Stress during emergencies [10:59]

Power outage tips [17:10]

Breastfeeding during emergencies when hungry [25:50]

Relactation. [26:48]

Mental health during emergencies [28:07]

This episode is sponsored by: Dianne Cassidy Consulting Sign up for your online lactation consultation with Dianne at www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://www.cdc.gov/infant-feeding-emergencies-toolkit/php/facts.html

https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/breastfeeding-in-emergencies.html

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-mental-health-and-medications/

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Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes