I follow emergenices and the call for formula with great interest. I am working on an MCH preparedness project and have been evaluating materials. March of Dimes is one of the websites I have looked at. 

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_21889.asp#after  This is the March of Dimes preparedness link this is the newest version that you will get navigating the website without a search ( under the pregnancy section, prepare for a disaster). 

The ~older~ version , still available with the use of their search engine, had this as part of the preparedness materials. It is ~not~ in the newer version.

http://search.marchofdimes.com/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=2&page_id=1444608&query=breastfeeding&hiword=BREASTFEED+BREASTFEEDERS+breastfeeding+

Feeding Your Baby
In emergency situations, babies have an increased need for the disease-fighting factors and the comfort provided by breastfeeding. Bresatfeeding is especially recommended during a disaster because it is naturally clean. Refrigeration, bottles, or water for preparing formula are not necessary.

Breastmilk is the best food for a baby during the first year of life. In emergencies, it's usually best for the baby if the mother can continue to breastfeed. If pre-prepared formula is unavailable or water supplies are unsafe, breastfeeding is especially wise. Breastmilk can be especially good for premature babies.

While stress may affect milk supply, breastfeeding itself can help to reduce stress. When you breastfeed, your body creates hormones that are calming. Do your best to make breastfeeding time as relaxed as you can under the circumstances.

If breastfeeding has been interrupted, the La Leche League provides information to help you start again.


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Mirine R. Dye BS, CLE
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition
www.KeysHealthyStart.org 

 

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