Deepening your understanding of nutrition: Milk Conference Take-Home Points

I had an AMAZING time at the MILK Conference! The depth and quality of information provided far exceeded my expectations. I love learning and 

Here are some top take-home points from the conference: 

- Skin-to-skin goes way beyond the golden hour, you need to spend 120 mins 4 times daily for the first several weeks doing skin to skin. Leading to optimal brain development, temperature regulation, and attachment.

- If you are a mama pumping for a NICU baby, it is better to pool your breastmilk from the say into a single bottle that will be served fresh, rather then dividing it up by pumping session. This is because caloric value of breastmilk varies over the course of the day and NICU babies need consistent nutrition.

- To maximize your milk supply mom needs to nurse or pump within 4 hours of delivery.

- The measurement markings on bottles are very inconsistent. If formula feeding, it is better to use a measuring cup to determine the amount of water you are adding.

- Keep in mind when choosing the best formula for your baby:

• Soy based protein needs A LOT of processing.
• Whey empties from the stomach quicker and is less allergenic.
• Partial hydrolysis of proteins may help prevent allergy/ eczema.
• Full hydrolysis may help prevent auto-immune reactions in at-risk babies. 

- SKIP THE SIPPY CUP! It can actually inhibit the development of a mature swallowing reflex and cause speech delays. Instead start focus on introducing your baby to an open (brimless) cup from about 6 months of age.

- If you are already using the Sippy cup:

• Wean from Sippy cup by 12 months, or 24 months at latest.
• Avoid using it as a soother.
• Introduce and switch to an open cup as soon as you can. 

- Babies should be introduced to solid foods (chunky textures and table foods) by 9 months old or they will be picky eaters for the rest of their life. A great way to do this is by offering pureed foods and small chunks for them to self-feed concurrently.

 We are here!

 Large lecture hall

 Fun toys to keep the littles entertained. 

 Visiting with the vendors

 Making new friends.

 Lunch break

We had a wonderful time and met many new friends!

We hope to see you at MommyCon's amazing events next year!

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It can sustain a human life for a whole year without the addition of solid food or water. It adjusts automatically to the changing needs of a growing baby. It provides antibodies that fight infections and heals wounds. Sound too good to be true? Breastmilk is the most incredible substance on Earth! And these are only just a few of the incredible benefits of breastfeeding. (Now if breastfeeding is something you are unable to do, or simply desire not to do, that is okay. A healthy, growing baby is the most important thing! Fed is best.) Have you ever wondered about the intricacies that make the newborn period so unique? Or what to feed your baby once they advance beyond breastmilk/ formula?

The Milk Conference is an educational event that will answer all these questions and more. It is an opportunity to bond with other mothers as we all navigate our parenting journey, to build a community you can turn to with your questions, or simply vent your struggles and frustrations. 

Milk is a two day event comprised of 24 sessions given by 16 different industry experts. Covering everything from the benefits of Skin-to-Skin to Postpartum care and everything you want to know about nutrition in between. You don’t want to miss it!

Baby is welcome to attend too, there will even be a whole play area specially for them. 

Tickets are still available at MilkConference.com use the code DrMommyRx16 to save $5 on your ticket purchase!