As the only Level I pediatric surgery center in Wisconsin, this achievement reflects the highly specialized care and quality assessments in surgical services at Children's Wisconsin.
Children’s Wisconsin is one of only two hospitals in state with this accreditation from the American College of Surgeons.
For moms who choose to and are able to, breastfeeding helps give babies a great start in life. But this seemingly natural task is not always easy — in fact it can be difficult, especially in the beginning when breastfeeding requires a lot of patience and determination. But it’s worth it! Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience for mom and baby, with many health and emotional benefits for both.
In our era of instant information, new moms often turn to the internet for answers when things aren’t going as well as expected. But searching for reliable information can often lead to more confusion. Some content may not be accurate or evidence based, and sifting through vast amounts of information can be overwhelming.
The best way to get breastfeeding support is from an expert such as an internationally board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), who is specially trained and certified to help moms learn to breastfeed and pump breast milk. Certified lactation counselors (CLCs) are nurses who also have special training. These professionals are available at Children’s Wisconsin, working with patients and providing community support.
Pediatricians and obstetricians are also quite knowledgeable about lactation and can be important resources.
Although many well-intentioned women choose to blog about their experiences or post YouTube videos with breastfeeding suggestions, these sources can provide inaccurate information that could do more harm than good.
Here are some reputable websites we recommend that can be sources for up-to-date, evidence based information:
Check with your pediatrician first when you have concerns about breastfeeding your baby. Having a proper latch is a key to success, and often just takes a visit with a trained professional to adjust for success. Regular weight checks and keeping track of your baby’s intake/output with a written log or phone app are vital tools to assure baby is growing properly.
Reliable information and expert support will help make your experience of breastfeeding or pumping breast milk for your baby a positive and successful one. Stick with evidence–based, reputable websites and certified experts for all your breastfeeding or breast milk pumping questions, and you’ll be well on your way to success.
The COVID-19 Eris variant has become more prominent over the last couple of months.
It’s normal for kids' feelings of self-doubt to show up as saying negative things about themselves.
Vaccines are a safe, simple and effective way to protect your children and family from the flu.
Gentle parenting is about modeling empathy, establishing respect, showing understanding and setting boundaries.
What's the difference between a tension headache and a migraine?
Chlorine can be helpful in preventing the spread of germs. But too much chlorine exposure can also be harmful to your child’s skin.
Concussions are serious injuries and must be treated appropriately to decrease the risk of long-term effects.
