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SoonerCare Companion Breast milk has disease-fi ghting antibodies that can protect infants from several types of illness-es. Mothers who breastfeed lower their risks for some health problems, including breast cancer and type 2 diabetes. Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a learned skill. It requires patience and practice. For some women, the learning stages can be frustrat-ing and uncomfortable. Some situations make breastfeeding even harder, such as babies born early or a mother’s health problems. Th e good news is it will get easier, and support for breast-feeding mothers is growing. You are special because you can make the food that is uniquely perfect for your baby. Invest the Breastfeeding lowers risks for infants, mothers time in yourself and your baby – for your health and for the bond that will last a lifetime. Aft er your baby is born, these steps can help you get started: • Breastfeed as soon as possible aft er birth. • Ask for an on-site lactation consultant to help you. • Ask the staf not to give your baby other food or formula unless medically necessary. • Allow your baby to stay in your hospital room all day and night so that you can breastfeed oft en. Or, ask the nurses to bring your baby to you for feedings. • Avoid using pacifi ers or artifi cial nipples so your baby gets used to latching onto only your breast. Oklahoma expectant mothers and mothers of infants can receive vital health information via text messages sent to their cell phones. Text4baby is a free service that sends information about the developmental stage your baby is in as well as information about fi nding health care for yourself and your unborn child. Th e texting continues through the baby’s fi rst year with basic information and encourages mothers to ask their doctor for more specifi c information about their child. To sign up for the texting program, text BABY, or BEBE for Spanish language, to 511411 on your cell phone. Or to sign up online, go to text4baby.org. This newsletter is for SoonerCare members. It will tell you about any changes or updates to your SoonerCare benefits. It will also give you other useful news to help keep you healthy. However, if you have specific questions about your health, please talk to your doctor. SoonerCare Helpline 800-987-7767
Object Description
Okla State Agency |
Health Care Authority, Oklahoma |
Okla Agency Code |
'807' |
Title | SoonerCare companion, Spring 2012 |
Authors |
Oklahoma Health Care Authority. |
Publication Date | 2012 |
Publication type |
Newsletter |
Purpose | Breastfeeding lowers risks for infants, mothers; Make multivitamins a habit; New Durable Medical Equipment Reuse Program offered in Oklahoma County; Involve kids in cooking, shopping; Vaccines & Diabetes; Tips to help stretch your food dollars; Let's Move! |
For all issues click | H1300.6 S711c |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://www.okhca.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=13813 |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2012-05-18 |
Date modified | 2012-05-18 |
OCLC number | 890218547 |
Description
Title | Spring2012SC 1 |
Full text | SoonerCare Companion Breast milk has disease-fi ghting antibodies that can protect infants from several types of illness-es. Mothers who breastfeed lower their risks for some health problems, including breast cancer and type 2 diabetes. Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a learned skill. It requires patience and practice. For some women, the learning stages can be frustrat-ing and uncomfortable. Some situations make breastfeeding even harder, such as babies born early or a mother’s health problems. Th e good news is it will get easier, and support for breast-feeding mothers is growing. You are special because you can make the food that is uniquely perfect for your baby. Invest the Breastfeeding lowers risks for infants, mothers time in yourself and your baby – for your health and for the bond that will last a lifetime. Aft er your baby is born, these steps can help you get started: • Breastfeed as soon as possible aft er birth. • Ask for an on-site lactation consultant to help you. • Ask the staf not to give your baby other food or formula unless medically necessary. • Allow your baby to stay in your hospital room all day and night so that you can breastfeed oft en. Or, ask the nurses to bring your baby to you for feedings. • Avoid using pacifi ers or artifi cial nipples so your baby gets used to latching onto only your breast. Oklahoma expectant mothers and mothers of infants can receive vital health information via text messages sent to their cell phones. Text4baby is a free service that sends information about the developmental stage your baby is in as well as information about fi nding health care for yourself and your unborn child. Th e texting continues through the baby’s fi rst year with basic information and encourages mothers to ask their doctor for more specifi c information about their child. To sign up for the texting program, text BABY, or BEBE for Spanish language, to 511411 on your cell phone. Or to sign up online, go to text4baby.org. This newsletter is for SoonerCare members. It will tell you about any changes or updates to your SoonerCare benefits. It will also give you other useful news to help keep you healthy. However, if you have specific questions about your health, please talk to your doctor. SoonerCare Helpline 800-987-7767 |
Date created | 2012-05-18 |
Date modified | 2012-05-18 |