Human Lactation Center News
- The Early-bird registration period has been extended for the San Diego Baby Behavior 101 Conference.
Visit the Conference page for more information. - Secrets of Baby Behavior Blog
The Human lactation Center is proud to announce that we have launched a new blog http://www.secretsofbabybehavior.com. In our new blog, you'll hear from moms who have been in the trenches (and in the classroom), who understand what new parents are going through and what their babies are trying to tell them. - Back by Popular Demand: Baby Behavior Conferences will be in Central and Southern California!
Do mothers tell you that their babies are "never satisfied" or "always hungry" after feeding? Our research indicates that infant behavior can be a powerful trigger for overfeeding during infancy. We've developed messages and methods to help you demystify the "secrets of baby behavior" and promote positive interactions between caregivers and infants. Learn about our study by coming to one of our 2-day conferences on the campuses of Fresno State and San Diego State Universities. Visit our Conference page for more information.
- 7 Secrets of Baby Behavior Products are now available.
Are mothers in your care confused by their infants' behavior? Do many of these mothers complain that they don't have enough breast milk even though their babies are healthy and thriving? Do you hear that infant crying and waking are common reasons for using supplemental formula or giving up on breastfeeding? Our 7 Secrets of Baby Behavior materials can help! Visit our Products page for more information. - Jane Heinig will be speaking at the 2009 ILCA Conference.
Dr. Heinig will be on a panel presenting "World of Lactation Research," a full-day workshop on how to design and conduct a research study, and how to navigate research articles. She will also be doing 2 oral research presentations about current research being conducted at the Human Lactation Center. More information, is available on the ILCA website or in the preliminary program.
- The Human Lactation Center is now on Facebook! Become a Fan
Breastfeeding News
- June 2009: Study links breastfeeding to higher grades and college entry. Full Story
- May 2009: Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests. Full Story
- May 2009: Infant feeding practices may predict childhood obesity. Full Story
Current Research
FitWIC Baby Behavior Study
The Human Lactation Center is in the final year of the 3-year study, “Modifying and Extending FitWIC Materials to Start Obesity Prevention in Infancy”, funded by a USDA WIC Special Projects Grant. Over the last 3 years, the HLC has worked with the California state WIC branch and 8 local WIC agencies to increase WIC participants’ knowledge of normal infant behavior. The intervention is now complete and the final report will be submitted later this year
"Just in Case" A Qualitative Study of Reasons Why Mothers Request Formula in the Hospital
The Human Lactation Center is currently working to learn more about why breastfeeding mothers request formula during their hospital stay. Results of this qualitative research will be used to develop messages to assist mothers to feel more confident in their ability to breastfeed exclusively.
For additional information about these studies, as well as completed studies, visit our Research page.