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Valley Recognized Once Again as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA

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|Date: September 13, 2023
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Valley Recognized Once Again as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA

We are proud to share that Valley has once again been named a Baby-Friendly hospital after a rigorous re- ...

We are proud to share that Valley has once again been named a Baby-Friendly hospital after a rigorous re-designation process by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for awarding this certif ...

September 13, 2023
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

by Sarah Davis, Clinic Supervisor, Kent Primary Care Breastfeeding can be one of the most empowering expe ...

by Sarah Davis, Clinic Supervisor, Kent Primary Care Breastfeeding can be one of the most empowering experiences families can share. There are numerous health benefits for both child and the chest or ...

August 09, 2021
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC Here at Valley Medical Center, as a Baby Friendly Hospital, we belie ...

by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC Here at Valley Medical Center, as a Baby Friendly Hospital, we believe breastmilk is the optimal food for infants and support families at all stages to achieve bre ...

August 09, 2021
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Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

by Kathrina Chow, RN, IBCLC Growing up in the Philippines, I was bottle fed and so were my four older si ...

by Kathrina Chow, RN, IBCLC Growing up in the Philippines, I was bottle fed and so were my four older siblings. For my mother's generation living in a developing country in the 1970s and 1980s, many ...

August 09, 2021
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Lactation Consultants: Your Breastfeeding Support Team

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Lactation Consultants: Your Breastfeeding Support Team

Adapted from a DocTalk by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UFcQCfGqo 0: ...

Adapted from a DocTalk by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UFcQCfGqo 0:28 | What is a lactation consultant and what do they do? A lactation consultant is a person who ...

August 09, 2021
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Marijuana and Your Baby

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|Date: June 14, 2018
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Marijuana and Your Baby

Marijuana is legal in Washington state for adults over the age of 21, but that does not mean it is safe t ...

Marijuana is legal in Washington state for adults over the age of 21, but that does not mean it is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical in marijuan ...

June 14, 2018
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Does Breastfeeding Affect the Risk of Childhood Obesity?

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|Date: September 21, 2017
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Does Breastfeeding Affect the Risk of Childhood Obesity?

Yes! After Valley Family Medicine Residency physicians reviewed over a dozen studies with more than 76,00 ...

Yes! After Valley Family Medicine Residency physicians reviewed over a dozen studies with more than 76,000 infants primarily from the Unites States and Great Britain, they found that breastfeeding low ...

September 21, 2017
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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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Valley Breast Center Team Once Again Accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center—Celebrating 20 Years of Caring for Our Community Like Family

Physical Therapy Improves Quality of Life During All Phases of the Breast Cancer Journey

Valley’s Win in Local Cord Blood Donation Competition Helps Increase Community Supply, Saves More Lives

The Fight for Equity in the World of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

The Selflessness, Patience, and Endurance of Breastfeeding

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Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Holidays Around the World

Valley Teams Take Part in Mass Casualty Drills For Earthquake Preparedness Month

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: Resources and Events

Valley Recognized Once Again as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA

Valley Recognized Once Again as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

Lactation Consultants: Your Breastfeeding Support Team

Lactation Consultants: Your Breastfeeding Support Team

Marijuana and Your Baby

Marijuana and Your Baby

Does Breastfeeding Affect the Risk of Childhood Obesity?

Does Breastfeeding Affect the Risk of Childhood Obesity?