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Some babies can breastfeed in the NICU, while others may need to get breast milk from a bottle or feeding tube. If your baby is too sick or has a birth defect that prevents her from #breastfeeding, you can feed her breast milk that you pump. bit.ly/2Dz5v6r #NBM20

It’s always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs. That’s why vaccines are so important. Vaccinations protect your baby from 14 serious and potentially deadly diseases before his second birthday: bit.ly/3gyhSOr #ivax2protect

Stress around life events like #COVID19 can temporarily interfere with your efforts to #breastfeed and your milk supply. Don’t get discouraged. Breastfeeding and pumping can help relieve some of the stress and anxiety that you are feeling. bit.ly/3cMeEF7 #NBM20

Today is the first day of #NativeBreastfeedingWeek. The mission of the Native Breastfeeding Week community is to reflect the diversity of Native Breastfeeding experiences and/or encourage and uplift visibility of Native Breastfeeding experiences. lllusa.org/a-closer-look-…

Make sure your vaccinations are up to date before you get pregnant. Vaccinations can help protect you from certain infections that can harm you and your baby during pregnancy. bit.ly/30QYXY7 #ivax2protect

During #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, find out how dads can play an important role in #breastfeeding. bit.ly/33McPGU

This week marks the 2nd annual #NativeBreastfeedingWeek. Let’s take this time to uplift the voices of Native families, their experiences and advocate for access to high quality supportive and culturally-responsive breastfeeding support. bit.ly/2ptLFzw #NBM20

If you’re worried that you’re not making enough breast milk, talk with a nurse or lactation consultant. Because of the #COVID19 pandemic, this will most likely be done via #telehealth, but they can guide you on how to build up your milk supply. bit.ly/33xUw82 #NBM20

Our vaccination chart shows which routine vaccinations are recommended before and during pregnancy. If you have a copy of your vaccination record, share it with your provider. bit.ly/2snG52L #ivax2protect

Having a healthy baby starts well before you get pregnant. This is called your preconception health. Part of good preconception includes making sure that your vaccinations are up to date. bit.ly/2BEmRJ2 #ivax2protect

Data on breastfeeding rates among AI/AN populations are limited. That’s why observances like #NativeBreastfeedingWeek are so important. Breastmilk helps protect babies from many illnesses & benefits moms because it may lower risk of stress & chronic health conditions. #NBM20

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The first few days after giving birth, your breasts make a thick, sticky, early form of #breastmilk called colostrum. #Colostrum has nutrients & antibodies that your baby needs in the first few days of life. It changes to breastmilk in 3 to 4 days. #NationalBreastfeedingMonth

#DYK most women can start #breastfeeding within 1 hour after giving birth? If you are having a hard time getting your baby to latch, know that any amount of breastfeeding is good for your baby’s health and development. Even breastfeeding for a short time is good for your baby.

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