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Breastfeeding Resource for Healthcare Providers

The Importance of Breastfeeding

UAMS Breastfeeding Series: The Importance of Breastfeeding

Videos Featuring Misty Virmani, M.D.

Black young mom waving with her young daughter.

Benefits for Mom

Not only is breastfeeding good for the baby, it is also good for the mom.

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Baby looking at the camera

Reasons for Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is better for the baby’s health, reducing risk of death, SIDS, leukemia and lymphoma.

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Pregnant woman listening to a provider in a clinic setting.

Broaching Breastfeeding with Patients

Points family medicine providers should consider when discussing breastfeeding with patients.

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Smiling mom and dad play with their baby.

Making a Formula-Informed Choice

Moms need to know the pros and cons of choosing formula versus breastfeeding.

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Front cover of Dr. Hale's Medications & Mother's Milk Guide

Medications and Breastfeeding

Know which medications breastfeeding moms can take and resources to use.

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Mom and baby laugh together.

Barriers of Breastfeeding at Work

Many workplaces aren’t breastfeeding friendly, but providers can advocate for their patients.

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Tips on Breastfeeding: Workplace Law for Breastfeeding Moms

Workplace Law & Policy for Breastfeeding

Laws protecting breastfeeding moms in the workplace benefit employers, and providers can reinforce their importance.

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Dr. Misty Virmani speaks

Breastfeeding is Billable

Visits for breastfeeding are billable with resources to guide providers, says Dr. Misty Virmani.

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Breastfeeding Issues Providers May See

Dr. Virmani talks about issues such as engorgement and mastitis and medications and tools to help.

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Dr. Misty Virmani

Mastitis

What patients and providers should look for and do about mastitis.

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Latching and Nipple Pain

Correct latching and treating nipple pain.

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Realities of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be difficult for moms, especially the first two weeks.

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