{"id":131,"date":"2018-05-08T13:10:58","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T20:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.csun.edu\/nutritionexperts\/?p=131"},"modified":"2018-05-15T10:08:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T17:08:30","slug":"breastfeeding-at-home-pumping-at-school-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.csun.edu\/nutritionexperts\/2018\/05\/08\/breastfeeding-at-home-pumping-at-school-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding and Pumping at CSUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"By\u00a0Guadalupe Alfaro Cabrera, BS<\/span>, CSUN Dietetic Intern<\/span><\/p>\n

Research has\u00a0<\/span>shown that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for infants and mothers. Breastfeeding offers infants nutritionally balanced meals at the adequate temperature. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months of life, because breast milk is sufficient to support optimal growth and development, and to continue for at least 12 months<\/span>1<\/sup>. Additionally, breast milk offers protection against some diseases, and lowers the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome<\/span>2<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span>Breastfeeding helps the mother heal faster after childbirth. Women that breastfeed have a lower risk to develop type 2 diabetes, certain types of breast cancer and ovarian cancer3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Many women want to continue breastfeeding after returning to school or work. Expressing or pumping their milk is an alternative, which can create a lot of anxiety and may be sometimes challenging. Following a schedule, or pumping at the time the baby is drinking the breast milk at home are some of the usual recommendations provided by lactation consultants4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

My son is turning 18 months\u00a0this week and I remember that I went back to work when he turned 5 months, so I started pumping three times a day until his first birthday. I pumped in many different locations, without a doubt, CSUN surprised me with the excellent accommodations they provide. They were clean, comfortable, and private. Sometimes I had to walk across campus for more than 5 minutes, others less, but on most of the days I would return home with enough milk for my baby. Yes, there were times in which I was so stressed and\/or only able to pump twice that I did not reach my production goal for the day. To get the remainder of milk needed, I would pump in the middle of the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding may not be easy for everyone, but getting the right assistance can definitely help to have a successful experience. If it doesn’t work for you the first time, don\u2019t give up. Try it one more time with your new baby, look for a lactation consultant, and most importantly, TRUST YOUR BODY that you will be able to produce enough milk for your baby. I would even suggest trying some meditation or yoga to help you relax. The\u00a0Oasis Wellness Center<\/a>\u00a0can be a great way to reduce stress, which may limit milk production.<\/p>\n

Remember: Look for the RIGHT SUPPORT. Lactation consultants are available to qualifying moms through WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). CSUN has a WIC outreach office,\u00a0 open on Thursdays\u00a0from 9 am – 12 pm, located in Santa Susana Hall room 104 that can help families with support, resources, and healthy foods. You can also join the CSUN\u00a0breastfeeding coalition<\/a>\u00a0group to stay connected to your peers.<\/p>\n

WIC CSUN FLYER <\/a><\/p>\n

The Marilyn Magaram Center houses one of the four lactation spaces available at CSUN for students and staff5\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n

CSUN lactation spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing (appointment recommended). First floor of Santa Susana Hall. Call (818) 677-7715 to make a reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Student Health Center (appointment recommended). First floor of Klotz Student Health Center. Call (818) 677-3666 and ask for the Clinical Support Unit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. University Student Union (USU). First floor of the East Conference Center. Look for a USU representative for access code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Marilyn Magaram Center (MMC) (appointment recommended). Sequoia Hall. Call (818) 677-3102 and check-in room 120 for access to the room.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          A healthy diet helps women keep their body in prime condition for labor, delivery, and lactation. Mothers often have questions about food to eat or avoid when breastfeeding. A overly restrictive diet may put the mother at nutritional risk. Ask a dietitian for an assessment if you need more assistance with your diet.<\/p>\n

          MUSHROOM QUICHE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

          This recipe makes\u00a06 servings (4-inch slice per serving). You could make once a week and have breakfast ready to eat all week.<\/p>\n

          Preparation time: 75 minutes<\/p>\n

          INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n