Even though shipments were flown in from Europe today, it will be 6 weeks to 4 months before U.S. store shelves are fully restocked with baby formula. Dr. Wendy Swanson of SpoonfulOne and Sarah Neff of The Lactation Network offer their expert advice on how to feed your babies during this crisis.
and harmful, as they fail to acknowledge the realities of breastfeeding. Simply put, not every parent has this option. Many families do not have the time, the resources, the support, or the physical ability to breastfeed their babies.
“We are heartbroken about this infant formula crisis. We are fired up. And we are taking action,” says Neff. TLN currently is in contact with policy makers at the local, state and federal level to promote comprehensive solutions to this complex challenge. The organization has pushed for legislation including the new Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act and the invocation of the Defense Production Act and Operation Fly Formula.
On average, there are 10,200 babies born every day. That means that before this crisis is over, at least one million additional families will have welcomed new babies. Neff has this advice for expecting mothers:This means having a prenatal lactation consultation to set you up for breastfeeding success when your baby arrives.Once you have your newborn, have consultations with an expert to support and extend your breastfeeding journey.
“This is not about re-lactation; it’s about helping current and new breastfeeding families meet their goals, while simultaneously easing the additional burden on the formula supply chain,” says Neff.donating excess milk to a local milk bankor a similar organization. “The last few years have challenged all of us in ways we could hardly imagine,” says Neff. “This formula crisis is the latest test of who we are as people. To the families who are struggling to feed their babies and to the lactation experts across the country helping every day: Our hearts are with you, our minds are with you, and it is a privilege to raise our voices alongside you.”
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