Breast Milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development.
As a result, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. This may result in being less overweight later in life.
Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula.
Breastfed babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula.
Breastfed babies score slightly higher on IQ tests, especially babies who were born pre-maturely.
For Mom
Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the pounds of pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth.
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and possibly the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis after menopause.
Breastfeeding makes your life easier. It saves time and money. You do not have to purchase, measure, and mix formula. There are no bottles to warm in the middle of the night!
Breastfeeding can help a mother to bond with her baby. Physical contact is important to newborns and can help them feel more secure.
Find more at www.womenshealth.gov
Named for the street it is located on, Paradise House is a new mother's single stop for assistance in caring for her baby. The staff at Paradise House are trained lactation consultants with years of experience helping women and babies work through issues that can accompany breastfeeding. Paradise House also hosts regular support meetings for new mothers.
The Nursery Nook, located inside Paradise House, sells hard to find products for preemie babies, including clothes, diapers and much more.
LACTATION SERVICES
Call 624-6012 for appointment or any question concerning breastfeeding.
Lactation consultations are provided and supervised by board certified lactation consultants and nurses. Consultations may be held at Kaweah Delta Hospital.
Assistance with:
Latch
Sore nipples
Slow weight gain
Milk supply
Medications and breastfeeding
Free weight checks
Assistance by phone
INFANT MASSAGE
Please call 624-5347 to register.
Research shows that they're are many benefits of infant massage for the baby. They include:
Relaxes child and helps to decrease stress
Relieves discomfort from constipation, gas, and colic
Helps normalize muscle tone and improve blood circulation
Helps baby sleep better
Stimulates brain development and improves sensory awareness
Babies cry less, as the parent is more responsive to babies' cues
Club Mom is a place to bring your baby and share in the joys and frustrations of new motherhood.
Discussion on topics such as:
Emotional ups and downs
Changes in your relationship with your husband
Sleep habits of your baby
Your baby's development
Knowing what your baby needs
Please join us! For moms with babies age newborn to six months.
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Paradise house is located at 113 W. Paradise Ave, Visalia CA, 93277 (Off Court, between Tulare and Walnut in the yellow house just west of Kaweah Delta Urgent Care.
For more information please call (559) 624-6012
Named for the street it is located on, Paradise House is a new mother's single stop for assistance in caring for her baby. The staff at Paradise House are trained lactation consultants with years of experience helping women and babies work through issues that can accompany breastfeeding. Paradise House also hosts regular support meetings for new mothers.
