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Coping with the emotional challenges of breastfeeding
Self-compassion and support can make the difference when it comes to tackling the challenges of breastfeeding.
Karen Anderson is a social work supervisor at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
Together with her team, Karen helps educate families and prepare them for their new role as parents, whether their baby is in the NICU, they are having a difficult pregnancy, they are facing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders or any other challenging situation.
Karen became a social worker out of a desire to help people. She loves the opportunity to meet people on a regular basis who allow her to be a part of their lives at intimate moments.
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