Our education classes ensure that expecting mothers have the knowledge
they need to care for their newborns and feel empowered to do so.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial gifts a mother can give her
baby. While both a beautiful and intimate way for a mother and baby to
bond, it also offers many physical and emotional benefits for the baby,
which include lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and reduction
of illnesses and infections including ear infections, gastrointestinal
issues and allergies.
There are benefits for mom, too. Those include lowering the rate of occurrence
to have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, breast and ovarian cancer
and weight loss after pregnancy.
But even with all the benefits, we also know there can be challenges. That’s
why Infirmary Health offers board-certified lactation consultants, as
well as a range of other resources, to help new mothers on this important journey.
Watch (from 6:22) - Learn about breastfeeding basics and benefits.
Safe Sleep
Infirmary Health's birth centers are committed to reducing infant sleep-related
deaths by promoting and educating on best safe sleep practices.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are around 3,500 sleep-related
deaths among babies in the United States each year. Safe sleep practices
are designed to reduce the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),
accidental suffocation, and other deaths related to unsafe sleep practices.
Thanks to safe sleep practices, sleep-related deaths like SIDS are on
the decline; however, it is important that all healthcare providers and
parents know how to create a safe sleep environment.
The American Academy of Pediatrics created this acronym to help parents
quickly recall safe sleep recommendations. The ABC’s of safe sleep are:
Watch (from 2:33) - Learn about safe sleep practices to help reduce the risk of SIDS.
Car Seat Safety
Proper car seat use is one of the most effective ways to protect your child
in the event of a crash. Always choose a seat that fits your child’s
age, weight, and height, and make sure it’s installed correctly.
Rear-facing seats are safest for infants and toddlers, and children should
remain in booster seats until seat belts fit properly.
Watch (from 4:41) - Learn more about tips for choosing and installing car seats
correctly.
Moms-In-Training is a medically based and health fitness program for expecting
and new mothers. This complimentary program provides a free fitness membership
during pregnancy and for three months after delivery to women who plan
to deliver at Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Hospital, or North Baldwin Infirmary.
A physician’s release is required.
Find a fitness center near you.
Mothers' Milk Depot
Infirmary Health is proud to support and be supported by the Mothers' Milk
Bank of Alabama. This program provides those mothers who cannot breastfeed
the ability to use donors' milk. The quality of this milk is assured as
donations are accepted only from healthy women and then the milk is pasteurized
and frozen until use. Donors undergo an extensive screening process including
analysis of medical history and blood screenings for major diseases.
Infirmary Health's Donation Depot is located at
Women's Health Alliance of Mobile and is open to approved donors Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. To
become a volunteer donor, women can take part in the Mothers' Milk Bank
of Alabama stringent screening process to ensure the quality and safety
of the milk. Learn more at
mmbal.org.
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