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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · 15d

In this latest episode, I talk about exactly which practices and techniques are comprehensively supportive of early health and breastfeeding.
Make no mistake; early breastfeeding matters, and more breastfeeding has more of an impact.

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Unlocking Breastfeeding Success: Insights from the First 100 Hours

Season 4 Episode 3

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Fleur Bickford @nurturinghealing.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our nervous systems are not meant to cope with the current situation. Reactions like anger & rage, numbness or apathy, or feeling stuck and not knowing what to do are biologically normal ways that our bodies try to protect us. Be gentle with yourself, and be intentional with finding moments of joy.

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Jun 2

I'm here once in a while, but I'm always over here - come visit me! open.substack.com/pub/ibclcinc...

Your Lactation Career 📚A-Z Guide

This is your jumping-off point!

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Mar 19

Always so surface-level, never enough to truly solve the root problems. open.substack.com/pub/ibclcinc...

What Is Operation Stork Speed?

Let's take a look together

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Dr. Cecília Tomori @drtomori.bsky.social · Mar 4

This is the same firm. I have been working on these issues for quite a long time and what I've seen makes for truly disturbing reading. Having someone from this firm at FDA is truly horrific. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/b...

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Dr. Cecília Tomori @drtomori.bsky.social · Mar 19

Good to look at regulations for formula. BUT 1) should start with existing research; 2) infant feeding landscape should be examined as whole to scale up structural support for breastfeeding + ensure that formula companies provide safe products with factual info www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Dr Ellie Murray, ScD @epiellie.bsky.social · Mar 19

But if *you* would like to understand the real problems with baby formula and the solutions we already know could work, @drtomori.bsky.social has you covered:

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Dr. Cecília Tomori @drtomori.bsky.social · Mar 19

Good to look at regulations for formula. BUT 1) should start with existing research; 2) infant feeding landscape should be examined as whole to scale up structural support for breastfeeding + ensure that formula companies provide safe products with factual info www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Ryan O’Connell @ryanoconnell79.bsky.social · Feb 15

Eddie Vedder and The Legendary Roots Crew playing Tom Petty’s ‘The Waiting’ at the #SNL50 Homecoming concert.

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Feb 4

What we can expect infant formula companies to be doing right now, versus what families actually need:

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Feb 4

Breastfeeding is part of the entire human body and its development and function. It isn't just about babies and feeding them. It's about the health of the person whose breasts are lactating. ibclcinca.substack.com/p/integratin...

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First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social · Dec 20

👇For UK health workers supporting families who formula feed

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Dec 6

This is what happens when we continue to refer to them as lactation "accommodations." They're not special bonus luxuries for people who "choose the lactating lifestyle." They are biologically necessary policies and physical spaces.

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Dec 6

Every healthcare provider everywhere needs to understand this: Ensuring that breastfeeding and lactation are possible, protected, and prioritized improves the health of infants and their lactating parents in the short- and long term. #IBCLC

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Dec 5

Medical care providers: When treating a patient of reproductive age, assume that they want to preserve their capacity for breastfeeding and lactation. There's likely a treatment option that will be compatible with that. That's how we achieve true informed choice in infant feeding. #BreastHealth

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Dec 1

Why is it such a challenge? Why do we struggle with this?

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Fleur Bickford @nurturinghealing.bsky.social · Dec 1

Rest without guilt. It's a crucial part of self care and #healing.

A gray cat looking very relaxed and looking directly at the camera, is laying on a gray shawl on a black leather sofa.

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · Nov 25

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 26

It's always a good day to re-watch @mammalssuck.bsky.social 's TED Talk on human milk www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo8Y...

What we don't know about mother's milk | Katie Hinde

YouTube video by TED

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · Nov 23

Welcome to @altyellonatpark.org
Please do invite your friends and family to follow us here.

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more"

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 23

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 23

This approach emphasizes the importance of frequent skin-to-skin contact, responsive breastfeeding, and hand expression during the initial postpartum period to support successful lactation. #First100Hours a.co/d/iVk2tBM

Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours

Amazon.com: Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours eBook : Staricka, Christine: Kindle Store

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 22

Amazing resources! Thank you♾️

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 22

I made a private podcast feed today on @helloaudio.fm and it was so easy! app.helloaudio.fm/feed/c425e4d...

Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 21

Ever tried Googling "breast health?" If you do, you'll just get articles about #breastcancer. Cool, we need those, but #breasthealth is so much more than the absence of cancer. #IBCLC

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Christine Staricka, mom, wife, dog person, IBCLC, Pearl Jam fan @ibclcinca.bsky.social · Nov 20

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