Human Lactation Center News
- The WIC Baby Behavior Trainings are available for all WIC clinics.
The Human Lactation Center staff is available to provide the WIC Baby Behavior Trainings to your WIC staff. Typically, all staff receive 2 half-day trainings. It is best if these trainings are scheduled at least 2 to 4 weeks apart. A 3rd training is available for your education staff. Complete our Training request form or Contact our office for more information. - 7 Secrets of Baby Behavior Tearsheet is now available in Spanish! Due to popular demand, the 7 Secrets Tearsheet is now available in Spanish. Visit our Products 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.
Breastfeeding News
- February 2010: Caesarian birth not linked to breastfeeding duration Full Story
- January 2010: Breastfeeding for over 6 months could aid mental health Full Story
- December 2009: Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome Full Story
- November 2009: Breastfeeding and Postpartum weight loss in the NY Times Fashion Section Full Story
- September 2009: Doctors Say Breast Milk Still Tops, Despite Study Finding a Formula Raises IQ Full Story
Human Lactation Center Resources
- Secrets of Baby Behavior Blog
It's time to use a little common sense and readjust our thinking. We can learn a lot from babies and the wonderful research that has been done about them over the last 30 years. In this blog, you'll hear from moms who have been in the trenches (and in the classroom), who understand what you are going through and what your baby is trying to tell you. We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with you and we hope that you'll share your ideas and questions with us. www.secretsofbabybehavior.com - The Human Lactation Center is now on Facebook! Become a Fan
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.