From the Editor
Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our April BFREE Newsletter! This issue covers a wide breadth of topics, ranging from...
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Stacey Wallenstein, MA
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective
Breastfeeding my third child has been such a gift. Not for the obvious reasons you may think (the mutual health benefits, etc.), but...
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Colleen Halouvas, BSN, RNC
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective: Breastfeeding, Milk Expressing, and NYS Paid Family Leave
Choosing to breastfeed/express your milk is a truly beautiful thing. I was a NICU nurse for 4 years and helped countless moms with their...
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Jennifer L. Giordano, MS, APRN, FNP
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
Milk Supply: Common Concerns
A common concern mothers have is building adequate breastmilk supply. As breastfeeding advocates, we must ensure that mothers receive...
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Shannon Cleary, BA, CLC
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
Success Story: Wuneechanunk Shinnecock Preschool Receives Breastfeeding Friendly Designation!
The sign at the entrance to Wuneechanunk Shinnecock Preschool reads Hakame Wutokasinoh Noonooe Mukkiesog, meaning “Welcome Mothers of...
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Pamela Reichert-Anderson
- Jan 9, 2018
- 2 min
Success Spotlight: Small Blessings Daycare Home Designated as Breastfeeding Friendly
In November 2017, Small Blessings Daycare Home in Brentwood was designated as Breastfeeding Friendly by the New York State Department of...
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Henry (Hank) Bernstein
- Jan 9, 2018
- 1 min
Letter from the Editor
Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our January BFREE Newsletter. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends...
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The BFREE Team
- Jan 9, 2018
- 1 min
Meet BFREE's New Lactation Consultant: Jennifer L. Giordano, MS, APRN, FNP, IBCLC
Jennifer L. Giordano is the Director of Latch With Love, Inc., East Setauket, NY and Lactation Consultant for Peds First Pediatrics,...
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Kelly Dwyer
- Jan 9, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective: Breastfeeding Notes from Another Mother
Choosing to breastfeed your child is a wonderful thing. Even though breastfeeding is so rewarding and convenient, it can be exhausting...
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Rachel Stein
- Jan 9, 2018
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective: Friends, Food, and Diapers
When I was expecting my first child, I was most concerned about my baby registry. Sounds silly saying that now, but it's true. I'm a...
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Anastasia Schepers
- Jan 9, 2018
- 2 min
From the Expert: How Fathers and Partners Can Support Breastfeeding
Mothers are more likely to initiate and sustain breastfeeding their baby when supported by their partners. But partners often lack...
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The BFREE Team
- Jan 9, 2018
- 1 min
Upcoming Events
JAN 22 — Charting the Course Together: Breastfeeding and Public Health Equity Webinar @ 2-3:30PM Organized by Centers for Disease Control...
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Kerry Meyers
- Oct 2, 2017
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective: Wyandanch Baby Café
September 16th, 2017 marked the first official and soft opening of the Baby Café at Community Nazarene Church in Wyandanch, NY. The Baby...
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Megan Walsh, MD, MPH
- Oct 2, 2017
- 2 min
Mother's Perspective: Pumping at Work
As a young woman and pediatrician expecting my first child I had everything mapped out, prenatal care, birth plan and commitment to...
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Henry H. Bernstein, DO, MHCM, FAAP
- Oct 2, 2017
- 2 min
From the Expert: Influenza (Flu) Tips for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms
Getting a flu shot each year is the most important step in protecting against the flu. With the 2017-2018 flu season upon us, it is vital...
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Henry H. Bernstein, DO, MHCM, FAAP
- Oct 2, 2017
- 1 min
Letter from the Editor
Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our October BFREE E-Newsletter! In this issue, we cover a breadth of topics to share our...
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The BFREE Team
- Oct 2, 2017
- 2 min
Success Spotlight: Southside Hospital Baby Café Launches Grand Opening
On August 15th, 2017, Southside Hospital launched the first Baby Café in the metropolitan area. The hospital hosted an official...
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The BFREE Team
- Jul 1, 2017
- 2 min
Success Spotlight: First NYS Breastfeeding Friendly Practice in Metropolitan Region
"Just yesterday, a mother was having a great deal of trouble establishing breastfeeding and wanted to start formula supplementation. She...
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Henry H. Bernstein, DO, MHCM, FAAP
- Jul 1, 2017
- 1 min
Letter From the Editor
Hello! Thank you for collaborating with us on this important initiative to promote maternal and child health. As breastfeeding is such a...
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