Travel Recommendations For The Nursing Mother
Posted on
May 14, 2009 by
megdilts
Travel need not be a reason to stop breastfeeding.
- A mother traveling with her breastfeeding infant or child may find that nursing makes travel easier than it would have been with a bottle-fed infant or child. And, by planning well before the travel date, a mother can overcome many potential obstacles.
- A mother planning a long separation from her nursing infant or child might wish to work with an International Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or her pediatrician to obtain assistance and suggestions specific to her situation.
- Mothers may wish to identify breastfeeding support local to her destination. In this way, support may be only a phone call away at any time throughout the trip. Visit La Leche League International* to find support groups and breastfeeding experts in other countries.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,