La Leche League of Cedar Rapids

11/10/2022

Were you able to have the "golden hour" after birth with your new baby? Tell us about your experience!

7 Huge Benefits of An Undisturbed First Hour After Birth

by Sam McCulloch Dip CBEd
July 22, 2022
"What Is An Undisturbed First Hour?
Babies are born and immediately placed tummy down on their mother’s stomach. A warm blanket should be placed over both mother and baby, to keep mother warm. This slows the production of adrenaline hormone in her so as to not interfere with oxytocin and prolactin hormones being produced (essential for bonding and breastfeeding).

At this time, the mother’s needs are simple: warmth and a quiet, calm environment. It is important to remember that she is still in labour – the placenta and membranes are still to be birthed, and her uterus needs to contract down.

Here are 7 important reasons why the first hour after birth should be undisturbed:"
#1: Baby-Led Initiation of Breastfeeding
#2: Body System Regulation
#3: Promotes Delayed Cord Clamping
#4: Promotes Mother-Baby Attachment
#5: Improves Breastfeeding Success Rates
#6: Protects Against The Effects of Separation
#7: Boost Your Baby’s Immunity Naturally
Click on link to read entire article:
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/7-benefits-undisturbed-first-hour-after-birth/

10/05/2022

Start here for group support via online meetings:

Welcome! Please sign in to the La Leche League meeting here and then we will email you the meeting login info. All questions are optional except we do need your name and email to send you the meeting log in info. All information is confidential. We do report how many parents we supported for grant f...

08/05/2022

Breastfeeding support is good for business: higher employee retention rates, lower insurance premiums, & less sick days for parents.

How did your workplace support you? How could they have better supported you while breastfeeding?

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08/03/2022

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

Free Virtual Tour of Lactation Art this Friday, Aug 5 in honor of World Breastfeeding Week!

Details at https://lllusa.org/art-muse-la-2022/ Register now!!!

08/01/2022

Happy National Breastfeeding Month and World Breaatfeeding Week! We are beginning our virtual celebration with LLL meeting on zoom today. Mothers, families, expecting people and children are welcome to attend our free LLL Breastfeeding Support Group on Monday mornings. Please sign-up here to receive call in details via email or text:

Welcome! Please sign in to the La Leche League meeting here and then we will email you the meeting login info. All questions are optional except we do need your name and email to send you the meeting log in info. All information is confidential. We do report how many parents we supported for grant f...

07/18/2022

LLL Group is on zoom today at 10am. Sign up for call in info here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/1HwyctER8VPSlNdLZm7uLpJUROOAd3AGRZXpRhQEnqo4/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR2HVF4ooRIsleaTeJwCdJitcZRR1ybezAmLBiAtrKu5Zw6xrrc5zbV_280

07/11/2022

Due to the rainy weather, we’re moving to a virtual meeting today! Fill out this form for directions to enter.

06/27/2022

This meeting today has been moved to zoom due to covid exposure. Sign-up for the meeting here to receive zoom call-in info.

Welcome! Please sign in to the La Leche League meeting here and then we will email you the meeting login info. All questions are optional except we do need your name and email to send you the meeting log in info. All information is confidential. We do report how many parents we supported for grant f...