Let's Talk Breast Feeding: Is my Baby Really Hungry?

Send us Fan MailDear Listeners,March is National Nutrition Month and today we're going to kick it of with a focus on breast feeding. It is an annual campaign designed for people to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating  habits (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2026). This years theme is Discover the Power of Nutrition (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2026). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes that "Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive". What better way to start the conversation than where it all begins after a person is born. Often times we talk about what we eat and the impart it can have on our health as youth and adults,  but we must remember that nutrition starts with what mom eats during pregnancy and continues with what baby is fed once born. This is why one must consider the power of nutrition when it comes to breast feeding as well. This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is dubbed Let's Talk Breast Feeding: Is my Baby Really Hungry?. This episode is one of several podcast focused on breast feeding.  #EmpoweringInformingandMotivating Bermuda residents to live well.Our guest this episode is Melony Kendell, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant & La Leche League Leader. During this episode Melony talks about when breast milk comes in, what is colostrum, when you should seek help and what may be normal, what helps milk come in, what are early hungers cues, recognizing normal newborn behavior, how often babies should be fed, the difference between comfort feeding and nutritive feeding, When is supplementation medically necessary, and when is it not, myths around “starving babies” , how do cultural expectations influence perceptions of hunger and milk supply, and so much more. This highly informative podcast is really helpful for new moms, family and those around new moms. If you have a question you need answered or a topic you would like to hear on Bermuda Health-Abets email [email protected]. To listen to upcoming segments of Bermuda Health-Abets you can find us on Facebook , on our YouTube Chanel @DepartmentofHealthBermuda Like and subscribe to the page, on Apple Podcast, or Spotify Podcast.Empowering, Informing  and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well