Ou Medicine

Clinical Protocols on the Following topics: Hypoglycemia, Going Home/Discharge, Supplementation, mastitis, Contraception, Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Breastfeeding Mother, Engorgement, etc.

ACOG - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Review: Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects

AWHONN - Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses

Position Statement on Breastfeeding

Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) at Boston Medical Center is a research-tested intervention designed to implement hospital practices that support breastfeeding.

Boston Medical Center, an urban academic medical center serving primarily low-income, minority patients, received Baby-Friendly designation in 1999 after completing the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding, forgoing free formula and promoting, convenience by offering breastfeeding/breast pumping rooms throughout the hospital. Visit the Center TRT website to find detailed information on implementation, intervention materials, resources required and a summary of the evidence.
Overcoming Barriers to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (PDF)
Achieving Baby-Friendly Designation: Step-by-Step - MCN, May/June 2012
Baby-Friendly Hospital Practices and Meeting Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention - Pediatrics, June 2012

Bottle Feeding Resources

Injuries Associated with Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the United States, 1991-2010
- Pediatrics, June 2012
Risk of Bottle-feeding for Rapid Weight Gain During the First Year of Life - Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, May 2012
Do Infants Fed From Bottles Lack Self-regulation of Milk Intake Compared with Directly Breastfed Infants? - Pediatrics, May 2010

CDC - Guide to Breastfeeding Intervention: http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/

MMWR Vital Signs, August 2011 - Hospital Support for Breastfeeding: Preventing Obesity Begins in Hospitals
- Full Report - Fact Sheet
Breastmilk Exposure - CDC and OSHA guidelines

Healthy Hospital Practices

Crib Cards with breastfeeding benefits: Boy Girl

ILCA - International Lactation Consultants Association - www.ilca.org

Clinical Guidelines for Establishment of Exclusive Breastfeeding
Role and Impact of the IBCLC - ILCA Position Paper

The Joint Commission

Medications for Mother's Milk - http://www.infantrisk.com/

For information about safety of medications during lactation, contact the Texas Tech Infant Risk Center.

Open to answer calls Monday-Friday 8am-5pm central time. (806)-352-2519.

Milk Banking Information

Human Milk Banking Association of North America: www.hmbana.org
HMBANA is a non-profit association of donor human milk banks established in 1985 to set standards for and to facilitate establishment and operation of milk banks in North America. Their website provides information on milk banking and how to contact a milk bank to donate milk or to order donor human milk. Their site is also a resource for health care providers and others seeking information on HMBANA's resources and services.
Currently there is not a licensed milk bank in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Mothers' Milk Bank is under development. For more information: okmilkbank.org
For information about donating milk in Oklahoma, visit the North Texas Mother's Milk Bank at www.texasmilkbank.org. OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City is a depot where donor mothers can drop off milk.
Mother-to-mother milk sharing: a professional commentary on a worldwide, expanding practice