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Car seat clinic

Did you know that nearly 4 out of 5 car seats are not being used properly? Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians provide one-on-one consultation on proper installation in your vehicle. By the end of the appointment, you will be able to install your own car seat. Bring your car seat, instruction booklet, and your vehicle manual. Allow about 45 minutes for your appointment.

Appointments are available the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Call (603) 650-2600.

From the WHRC Boutique

BumGenius Sale! Purchase any 12 BumGenius diapers (online or in store) and get a pair of BabyLegs leg warmers FREE!

Are you thinking about having a baby within the next 12 months?

The Division of Clinical Research in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department of Dartmouth Medical School has recently opened a study site for the ISIS Lifestyle and Fertility Study in Lebanon, NH. This research study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, is examining the link between certain lifestyle factors and a couple's ability to conceive a pregnancy.

The ISIS study is seeking women, age 20 to 34, and their male partners who are planning to try to have a baby in the near future. Eligible couples with no known history of infertility will have one visit at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and will be asked to provide urine and blood samples and fill out questionnaires. Participation in the study will continue until the couple is pregnant or six months have passed. Compensation, monthly pregnancy tests, and diet and cholesterol assessments will be provided.

For more information, please visit the ISIS Study website, email IsisFertility@dartmouth.edu, or contact the ISIS Study staff at (781) 434-6556.

Staff News

Suzanne Greeley, a certified childbirth educator, just passed her exam and is now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. IBCLCs are health care professionals who specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding.

IBCLCs provide skilled breastfeeding assistance to mothers and children, work as part of the health care team to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems, and encourage a social environment that supports breastfeeding families. With a focus on preventive health care, IBCLCs encourage self-care, empowering parents to make informed decisions, both before and after their baby is born.

Preparation for IBCLC certification takes several years, and the candidate must have served at least 2500 hours assisting mothers and their babies in a breastfeeding clinic.

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