Safely Fed Australia

Amazing resource just released.
Do you struggle to find the latest research, peer-reviewed articles & evidence on infant and young child feeding in emergencies? Welcome to the new Repository, compiled by & ennonline.net/ife/iycferepos…

https://www.ennonline.net/ife/iycferepository

IYCF-E Repository | ENN On this page you find a repository that provides an overview of what peer-reviewed journal articles currently state on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in an emergency context. It is compiled for the IFE Core Group by the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomber...

Important message

Powdered Infant Formula (PIF) is NOT sterile.

To reduce bacterial contamination the World Health Organisation recommends that powered infant formula is reconstitued with water that is no less than 70 °C.

https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/making-infant-milk-safely

It is the formula companies’ responsibility to inform families about safer preparation of formula.

Plain labelling is needed NOW !

Important WHO webinar launch : Impact of digital marketing of Breastmilk substitutes . Please share

Webinar launch and report on scope and impact of digital marketing of breast milk substitutes: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/04/29/default-calendar/launch-of-new-who-report-on-the-scope-and-impact-of-digital-marketing-for-the-promotion-of-breast-milk-substitutes

Important message

INFANT FORMULA INVESTIGATION: At least 3 babies got sick from Cronobacter infection and sadly one has died.

Do not feed your baby any recalled powdered infant formula. Check the code on the package and compare it to the recall information.
• Return recalled formula for refund at store or online at Abbott.
• If you get infant formula from WIC, contact your local WIC agency for more guidance.
• Do not feed your baby diluted formula or homemade formula.
• Do not buy formula online that comes from outside the U.S. This formula could be counterfeit.
https://go.usa.gov/xzaD8

Important to remember

Vital information to help you safely feed your infant while passes and during the recovery period.

Long power outages and difficult travel may make getting usual feeding supplies more difficult. Breastfeed more often and put off introducing bottles or weaning until things are back to normal.

Get help with any feeding challenges.
NEED HELP OR SUPPORT?
UK HELPLINES:
National Breastfeeding Helpline – 0300 100 0212
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers – 0300 330 5453
La Leche League – 0345 120 2918
NCT (can help with both breastfeeding and formula feeding) – 0300 330 0700
Other languages:
BfN Supporterline in Bengali / Sylheti: 0300 456 2421

HOW TO PREPARE FORMULA SAFELY
Be sure that if your baby is formula fed, you are using safer formula preparation to keep your baby from getting sick during this emergency.

If you are mixed feeding, offer the breast more so that you build up your milk supply and your baby is less dependent on formula during this emergency.

Formula is extra hard to prepare safely under these conditions.

Food Standards Agency advice for making up formula feeds during flooding:
https://www.food.gov.uk/science/microbiology/flood
Start4Life/ Unicef Baby Friendly Guide to Bottle Feeding:https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2008/02/start4life_guide_to_bottle_-feeding.pdf

ONLINE RESOURCES
NHS:
Scotland:
http://www.feedgood.scot
Wales:
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/61619
Northern Ireland:
https://www.breastfedbabies.org
England:
https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/breastfeeding
NHS Choices (technically national)
http://www.nhs.uk/…/pre…/Pages/breastfeeding-first-days.aspx

OTHER ONLINE INFO AND HELP:
BfN Drugs in Breastmilk Fact Sheets:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/…/drugs-in-breastm…/
LLLGB resources in Welsh
https://www.laleche.org.uk/announcing-lllgb-breastfeeding-…/
LLLGB Email helpforms
https://www.laleche.org.uk/submit-help-request/

LEARN MORE:
KellyMom: Vital information about safe infant feeding in emergencies:
https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/bf-emergencies/
LLLI FAQ for Breastfeeding during emergencies: http://www.llli.org/faq/emergency.html
Emergency pantry list for formula fed babies: https://www.qld.gov.au/…/dealing-disasters/formula-emergency
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World humanitarian day !

UNICEF in emergencies Humanitarian action is central to UNICEF’s mandate and realizing the rights of every child.

Excellent resource
Acknowledging Australian Breastfeeding Association

COVID-19 The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is committed to protecting your privacy. We abide by the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ("Act") in relation to the collection and use of your personal information.

⭐️Watch the recording of the event in both English and all six languages if the simultaneous performers (Click the link to access the recording)

40th Anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes event Code at 40 event recordings now available - watch here!

Important resources
Thanks Karleen Gribble

Media Guides on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies | ENN The messages that the media present about the needs of infants and young children in emergencies can have a far-reaching impact. Members of the public, NGOs and donor agencies want to assist babies. Giving them good information about infant and young child feeding in emergencies will help to prevent...

PANDA provides excellent resources for mothers, fathers, parents & Health Professionals
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https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/pandas-national-perinatal-anxiety-depression-helpline

PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline PANDA offers support to parents struggling with perinatal anxiety and depression. Learn about our Helpline here.

Thanksgiving/ Holiday season updates to keep safe

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies !
Important information has been released today ! Our summer fire season is almost here consider supporting the WBTIAUS
Call for Action .
SIMPLY, sign the petition and share these documents widely

WBTiAUS Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Position Statement In 2018 it was revealed that Australia had no planning for infant and young child feeding in emergencies. It was confirmed in a 2019 review of federal, state/territory and local …

Excellent resource

www.who.int

Important-Taking off your mask

Wear a mask when you’re in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. When removing your mask, handle only the ear loops or ties, and fold the outside corners together to keep it clean. Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, and always wash your hands after removing.

Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of masking: https://bit.ly/30QOzQF.

Important- wearing a mask correctly!

Wear a mask in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19 but be sure to wear it the right way. Position your mask so that it covers your nose and mouth. Do not wear on your chin or under your nose. If you’re not wearing your mask properly, virus particles can spread.

Learn more about the dos and don’ts of masking: https://bit.ly/30QOzQF.

Important research.
https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s13006-020-00306-8

internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com

Important research
Thank you Karleen & et

Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response for Breastfeeding, Maternal Caregiving Capacity and Infant Mental Health - Karleen Gribble, Kathleen A. Marinelli, Cecília Tomori, Marielle S. Gross, 2020 If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box.

Infant Feeding in Disaster Follow these tips to feed your child safely when disaster strikes.

https://youtu.be/mTm9zvz5-Dc
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Breastfeeding master class | UNICEF We sat down with Dr. Michele Griswold, PhD, a lactation consultant and former president of the International Lactation Consultant Association, to break down ...

You can still breastfeed your baby, even if you have symptoms. Breastmilk is always important but never more so than now. Talk to your midwife or doctor.

For more information: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others -women-and-newborns

Important message for us all about wearing face masks

Face masks and coronavirus (COVID-19): supporting children 0-12 years Children will have varying reactions to seeing face masks during COVID-19. You can help children explore feelings and cope by talking and playing together.

When separation is not the answer !
Important research

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mcn.13033?HootPostID=90c6fb09-7bcb-4136-ac2b-c36bf6be67e5&Socialprofile=wiley_health&Socialnetwork=twitter

When separation is not the answer: Breastfeeding mothers and infants affected by COVID‐19 The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided detailed guidance on the care of infants of women who are persons under investigation (PUI) or confirmed to have COVID‐19. The guidance supports immed...

WBW 2020
These are a wonderful set of video resources from ABA . check them out .
Thx Lisa Amir & Nicole Bridges

Mastitis Mastitis is an inflammation in the breast tissue (also sometimes called 'milk fever'), often caused by a blocked milk duct that hasn't cleared. Infection may or may not be present. Read about the symptoms and what you can do to relieve mastitis.

Just released ! A must read and share !

Mistakes from the HIV pandemic should inform the COVID-19 response for maternal and newborn care In an effort to prevent infants being infected with SARS-CoV-2, some governments, professional organisations, and health facilities are instituting policies that isolate newborns from their mothers and otherwise prevent or impede breastfeeding. Such policies are risky as was shown in the early respo...

Yes !
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A terrible situation.
We have to do better than this . ☹️

Important informatics - please share widely

COVID-19 Activity Risk Levels With no clear direction from the federal government on how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been hard to decide what’s safe and unsafe…

WHO in Emergencies.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/en/

WHO in emergencies WHO is working with countries: to respond to crises and emergencies by ensuring effective, efficient and timely action to address public health priorities so that lives are saved and suffering is reduced;

Please read & please share widely.
It’s critical we learn & protect all infants 👶

Thank you Sari & Pura from WHO , breastfeeding & COVID19 Q & A
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Q&A on breastfeeding during COVID-19

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12224474

Breast milk bank issues call-out to build reserve for emergencies such as bushfires, pandemic - ABC News Mother's Milk Bank is hoping four mothers in every 100 can donate breast milk to help build a reserve for emergency events like fire, drought, floods, and now a global pandemic.

A message from Community Leaders ahead of Ramadan 2020.

COVID-19: Please stay at home during Ramadan

Great resource from World Health Organization

Can mothers breastfeed during the COVID-19 pandemic? At the time of writing, there have not been many published papers regarding breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most research is still ongoing.

Excellent COVID19 resources from
International Lactation Consultant Association
Please share https://ilca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Resources-for-Lactation-Supporters-Covid-19.pdf

ilca.org

Excellent Safely Feeding your baby resources.
Pl share
Thank you IBCLC’s Christine & Christy Jo

Infographics by Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC and Christine Staricka, IBCLC

https://lactationmatters.org/2020/04/03/providing-lactation-support-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-qa-with-annie-frisbie-practicing-in-new-york-us/

Providing Lactation Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Q&A With Annie Frisbie, Practicing in New York, US New York City, New York, United States currently has more COVID-19 cases than any other place in the world—and one borough, Queens, has had more deaths than any other place in New York City. Annie Frisbie, IBCLC, has run a private practice from her home in Queens since 2011, and she has helped hun...