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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2019
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Did you know that breastfeeding, especially for longer than one year, can lower the risk of breast cancer? Researchers believe that breastfeeding protects breast health because when women's breast cells are constantly making milk they have less time to transform into cancer cells. They also say that women tend to have less menstrual cycles during breastfeeding, which decreases their estrogen levels (a key factor in breast cancer development). Finally, it has been shown that women who are breastfeeding usually choose more nutritious foods and healthier lifestyles, which ultimately can reduce their breast cancer risk.
The Birth Center at RAMC is proud to support breastfeeding! This spring, all of the Birth Center nurses completed an extensive breastfeeding training course through the Carolina Breastfeeding Institute and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This training has improved the nurse's skills so that they are able to better support infant nutrition. Pictured is Lactation Consultant Jan Hasler, RAMC’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), meeting with new mother Heather Anstett and her newborn Logan. Logan was born on October 22nd, 2019 at 4:26 pm. He weighed nine pounds, 14 ounces and was 22 inches long. He is welcomed at home by his father Michael and big brother Caleb!
Families are offered an appointment in the Birth Center within about five days after going home. At this appointment the newborn is weighed and checked for jaundice and well-being.. Feeding is evaluated (whether by breast or bottle) and a plan is made. This appointment is an opportunity for education with the new parents to help them feel more confident in feeding and caring for their infant. Mothers are also screened for postpartum depression during this time. In addition to Jan, the Birth Center is fortunate to also have Callissa Moll, Megan Haas and Alissa Mclaughlin-Bletsch who are Certified Lactation Consultants (CLC).
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