The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Low Risk Obstetrics: Breastfeeding

The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Show Notes

Episode Written By : Patricia Massel MD, CCFP

Content Reviewer : Natasha White, L&D RN and Breastfeeding Coach

Hosts : Kyla Freeman, Caitlin Blewett, Patricia Massel

Artwork : Aikansha Chawla In today's episode we will review some tips around breastfeeding including how to give the breastfeeding pitch to expectant parents. We will review some common challenges parents face that can contribute to cessation of breastfeeding, such as concerns about breastfeeding logistics and supply. We will cover some breastfeeding norms and norms around infant weight gain. Finally we discuss bottle feeding and breast pumps.

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