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A study support group for those working towards the IBCLC qualification or wanting to further their breast feeding knowledge.

Yorkshire, UK
Joined March 2014
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There are varying degrees to which you can implement the trifecta approach. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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High risk infants bring unique set of challenges: prematurity, sleepy at breast, reflux, #PTSD in mothers. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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#Breastfeeding Management Clinic took a new approach with #MD and #IBCLC problem-solving together. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Trifecta team developed to include psychologist following to help families regroup. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Psychologist helps families to debrief after information storm. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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If you try a trifecta approach, a grant can help get things going & it easily becomes sustainable. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Trifecta model includes #breastfeeding assessment, psychosocial assessment, follow-up recommendations. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Tell parents to live like on vacation for the first month after baby arrives. No laundry, housework, cooking. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Your baby will still look really new at one month. Try to minimize entertaining people who want to view baby. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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We need to remind people that it's ok to stop their lives for a month and focus on #baby & #breastfeeding. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Screening for pregnancy-related #depression is best done with a formal screening tool. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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A score >12 on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is of concern. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Baby blues impacts up to 85% of women in #postpartum period. #PPD M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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A "Lactastrophe" - when mom has had many #breastfeeding interventions & problems. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Psychologist contribution: identify & address psychosocial factors that have a significant impact on feeding. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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It's a good idea to start a half a day a week of clinic time. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Started out with moms having 1-2 visits, but found moms want to come back so now average of 4 visits. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Seeing moms in the first week is a lot easier than seeing them at day 33. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016
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Patient satisfaction at clinic has been 91% excellent or very good, 94% would recommend clinic to others. M. Bunik #GOLDLactation2016