The Global Impact of Covid 19 On Breastfeeding
Confusing changes in breastfeeding and birthing recommendations
Physical distancing and containment measures
Financial concern due to loss of income during endamics / inflations
Giving birth without the support of a partner
Fear of infection
Reduced access to support for material health and breastfeeding
COVID-19 is making mums more difficult to initiate lactation in the hospital
Due to reduced availability of breastfeeding support in the hospital, about 237,000 women in the USA cannot use a breast pump to initiate lactation to support milk initiation, as compared with 2019.
(this number may apply to Malaysia too)
A call to action
Step up hospital-home lactation transition, with scientific proved pumping technology and to ensure mothers to make breast feeding journey success.
Transitioning from hospital to home-based care
Healthcare professionals should discuss with mothers the importance of regular, frequent breastfeeding at home during the first two weeks after delivery, so they understand the importance of building an adequate milk supply for the long term. If direct breastfeeding is not effective or not possible during those early days, it is necessary to use a hospital-grade double breast pump to ensure proper initiation, building and maintenance of adequate milk volumes. Meier PP, Patel AL, Hoban R,et al. Which breast pump for which mother: an evidence-based approach to individualizing breast pump technology. J Perinatol. 2016; 36: 493-9.
Natural Breast
Pumping
Benefits of Symphony double breast pump
Helps initiate lactation when using the INITIATE program
Assists mothers to build and maintain their milk production when using the MAINTAIN program
Alleviates symptoms of engorgement and helps heal mastitis.
Overcome flat or inverted nipples
Tips and advice from a lactation professional to help mums enabling breastfeed at home
Early bird offer to mom & babies. Please register to Malaysia Medela Lactation Club (MMLC) and you will receive an early bird offer for medela symphony rental program with free samples.
