Thanks for a great virtual walk on Sunday!
Hope to "see" you next month on
Sunday, September 13, 10 am, on, most likely, Zoom
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The Role of Breastfeeding in Obesity Prevention |
Dear Walkers,
Thank you to those of you who joined us live for our August 2020 virtual Walk with a Doc. It was our highest number of registered virtual walkers to date!
For the August 2020 walk, we welcomed Dr. Pam Greenspon, President of the Nevada AAP and a pediatrician at Desert Valley Pediatrics in Las Vegas, who presented a brief, kid-friendly talk about the role of breastfeeding in obesity prevention and then took questions live.
For over 4 years, the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Nevada AAP) has led in-person Walk with a Doc events to encourage families to learn about pediatric health topics and then go for a walk with doctors in our community. Starting in April 2020, the Nevada AAP temporarily changed our monthly in-person Walk with a Doc events for the Las Vegas and Reno communities into one, state-wide virtual event the second Sunday of every month.
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The topic for our August virtual walk was inspired by World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding. Nevada AAP pediatrician members work with Nevada mothers of newborns to support them follow the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that breastfeeding be the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about 6 months and can be continued for as long as both mother and baby desire it.
In addition, here in Nevada, families who qualify can take advantage of WIC Breastfeeding Support. WIC Breastfeeding Support is designed to provide breastfeeding information to WIC moms, their families, and friends. To participate in Nevada WIC, you must be a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman or be a child under the age of 5 who is a Nevada resident with moderate to low income (EX: a family of 4 must make $48,470/year or less to qualify for WIC benefits). In addition, beneficiaries of Medicaid, SNAP or TANF are also eligible to receive WIC benefits. Nevada WIC also offers no cost lactation support, breast pumps and breast pump accessories.
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Homepage | WIC Breastfeeding
Thinking about breastfeeding? Learn about the benefits, how to plan for it, and get ready to start. Your baby is here! Read about what to expect in the first few days and find support when you need it to make breastfeeding work. Every mom faces...
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wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov
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Nevada WIC: Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Resources
Nevada WIC offers free nutritious foods, health & social services referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition education for women, infants & children in NV.
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nevadawic.org
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Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about 6 months and can be continued for as long as both mother and baby desire it. The following articles help explain how breastfeeding ...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Breastmilk and Your Diet
Pregnant women usually pay close attention to their diet, since every food, beverage, and drug they ingest may make its way to their baby. Fortunately, this is not exactly the case with breastmilk. Breastmilk is produced from the mammary glands...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom
Breastfeeding is a wonderful gift for you as well as your baby. Many mothers feel fulfillment and joy from the physical and emotional communion they experience with their child while nursing. These feelings are augmented by the release of...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Dad's Role in Breastfeeding
Let's say you and mom have talked about it and decided to go with breastfeeding. There are tons of things you can do to help, beginning even before the baby is born. While breastfeeding is instinctive, there can be a lot to learn to make sure it...
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www.healthychildren.org
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Next Walk on
Sunday, September 13
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When it is safe to do so, we will resume our in-person walks in Las Vegas and Reno.
In the meantime:
- Keep walking every day
- Wear sunscreen
- Bring water
- Keep 6 feet from other people
- For everyone 2 years and older, wear a mask when you can't socially distance
We hope to "see" you at our next live virtual walk on Sunday, September 13 at 10 am. We will send registration details and a flyer soon.
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Parents Perceived Barriers to Vaccines in Nevada Survey |
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One last thing: We're asking our Walk with a Doc families to participate in Immunize Nevada's 10-minute survey on perceived barriers to vaccines in Nevada. The data collected will help Immunize Nevada and the Nevada AAP to protect us all from vaccine-preventable disease.
Although your responses will remain anonymous, if interested, participants are able to submit their email to be submitted to win a Walmart gift card.
Please share the survey link with friends and family in Nevada!
Doctors: Please share with your families as well!
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