With the new Akron Children’s Mother and Baby App, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to keep you and your baby healthy. “We designed the app to benefit women at various stages in their journey – from pre-conception through parenthood,” said Roderick Ingram Sr., Akron Children’s vice president of marketing and communications. “From birth […]
First-time mom benefits from breastfeeding medicine
As Hannah Varela eagerly awaited the birth of her first child – a daughter named Sofia – she didn’t think too much about breastfeeding. When feeding her baby didn’t go as Hannah hoped, she got help from Akron Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine. Latching and oversupply issues lead Hannah to seek help Sofia had trouble latching onto […]
What parents should know about breast milk production
Every breastfeeding experience is different. If you’re navigating yours or about to start breastfeeding, you might be wondering what you can expect. What breastmilk is made of, the amount of it your breasts make and even its color changes as your baby grows. Here’s what you should know about the stages of breast milk production, […]
Breastfeeding after breast cancer: Leah’s story
Leah Hecht was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 32. A few years after completing treatment, Leah became pregnant with her first child, and like most moms, started thinking about what breastfeeding would look like. But having had a lumpectomy and radiation on her affected breast, Leah wasn’t sure what was possible. “I was […]
Akron Children’s hospitalists earn state breastfeeding awards
Akron Children’s collaborates with many hospitals, including Wooster Community Hospital. Our hospitalists – doctors who work inside a hospital and only care for inpatients – recently won awards for breastfeeding support provided to patients at the Wooster Community Hospital Women’s Pavilion. Healthcare Professional Award The Ohio Lactation Consultant Association (OLCA) recognized the Akron Children’s hospitalist […]
Need breastfeeding support? Meet Akron Children’s outpatient lactation consultants
While breastfeeding rates have steadily increased from 2014 to 2021, breastfeeding can still be a challenge for many parents. To help parents navigate their breastfeeding journey, Akron Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine department has outpatient lactation consultants to provide advice and support. If you’re a breastfeeding parent and need support, you can make an appointment with our […]
