Blood Thinners and Broccoli. People taking anticoagulants are usually told to avoid broccoli, spinach, and other super-healthy veggies. Nutrition Diva has a better idea. âI recently developed a blood clot in my leg and my doctor put me on blood-thinners. The nurse handed me a print-out of foods that I shouldnât eat because they would interact with the medicineâthings like broccoli, kale, spinach, and Brussels sprouts.
The Certified Lactation CounselorÂ® (CLCÂ®) certification identifies a professional in lactation counseling who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide breastfeeding counseling and management support to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding ...
Simply put, lactation consultants promote and support breastfeeding and pumping. Because the staff at St. Davidâs Medical Center puts such a high value on our preemies receiving breast milk every mother whose baby is admitted to the NICU will get a visit from a lactation consultant. The goal is to prepare for successful nursing even if the baby is not able to go to the breast for some time. The Lactation Team: 1  Helps the mother initiate breastfeeding and/or pumping. 2  Creates a plan for her babyâs feeding.  Trouble-shoots to solve any problem the mother is having initiating her plan.