Page 7 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2023

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HEALTH

Breast milk: The first sacred food

Mother’s milk is the Creator’s household chores, meals, diaper every 24 hours, including night
gift and is normal, healthy changes and errands. If possible, feedings
and natural. Deciding on this make meals ahead and freeze them. n Baby awakens on his own to
traditional way to feed your baby is Your focus will be on nursing. breast feed
a wonderful path and offers many n Seek help early if you are n Mother can hear her baby
benefits. While the first few weeks having challenges. It takes practice swallowing in a rhythmic way
of breastfeeding can be challenging before it gets easy. n Baby seems satisfied and
– hang in there! Nursing is healing n Breastfeeding is not a content after feeding
and decreases the risk of diabetes form of birth control. Check with n Baby has plenty of wet and
for mom and baby. your clinic about what is available. dirty diapers
n Stay hydrated and eat healthy. – At least 5-6 wet and 3 soiled
Wisdom for success per day in the first 3-5 days of life.
n Babies eat often – every Is baby getting enough? – At least 6 or more wet and
two-three hours around the clock, Mothers can be sure babies are 3-4 soiled per day by days 5-7.
especially when newborn. getting enough when: – Less than 4 soiled diapers by
n Set up your support team n Breasts soften during feeding day 4 is an indication baby is not
of family and friends to help with n Baby nurses eight-12 times getting enough to eat.

WIC through SPIPA

The organization meets the special
nutritional needs of pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum moms;
infants; and children up to age 5.
NEXT DATE: Feb. 8
CONTACT: wicnutrition@spipa.
org or 360-426-3990. Find out if you
qualify for WIC at doh.wa.gov/you-
and-your-family/wic/wic-eligibility
Free diapers available

Diapers are not cheap. Often, USDA food pickup
those in low-income families face
high costs and limited supplies of MORE INFORMATION
this essential need. 11 A.M.-2 P.M. JAN. 24 AT
One in three parents in the THE COMMUNITY CENTER
United States struggles with Fill out the form at spipa.
diaper scarcity. org/family-and-community- SPIPA’s program offers
Diapers are a necessary expense resources. For questions, food to fill up your freezer,
in raising children. When supplies email ddor@spipa.org. refrigerator and cupboards.
are low or absent, it can add to Items are first-come,
the challenges of maintaining first-served (one pickup
consistent childcare and steady Eligibility per household). Each
employment. n At least one household month features different
SPIPA is excited to be able member is enrolled in a SPIPA items. Please allow priority
to provide diaper distribution to elders and low-income
services to eligible tribal consortium tribe households. Must present
members. n Must meet income guidelines
The Diaper Distribution n You are eligible to receive tribal ID at time of pickup.
on Reservations Project works diaper distribution if you qualify
with other SPIPA Programs to for food vouchers, LIHEAP/ CALL: 360-426-3990
deliver diapering needs to eligible weatherization, USDA Foods,
families with children residing in WIC or Workforce Development
the SPIPA service area. Programs.