Family caregiving and the workforce, Breastfeeding during the pandemic

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Sara Adelman holds her daughter Amelia's hand
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We talk about the work that goes into family caregiving with advocates from Wisconsin caregiving groups. Then, we talk with a nutritionist about the current research and how the pandemic has affected breastfeeding.

Featured in this Show

  • How family caregiving affects workforce participation

    Almost two-thirds of Wisconsin’s 1.2 million caregivers work a full-time or part-time job in addition to taking care of a loved one. We talk with advocates about the effect of family caregiving on the state’s workforce.

  • Breastfeeding parents face new challenges

    Breastfeeding has been proven to be the best way to provide nutrition to newborns while also helping them grow strong immune systems. But it’s a lot of work and can be a challenge for many mothers. We talk with a nutritionist about the current research and how the pandemic has affected breastfeeding.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lisa Schneider Guest
  • Janet Zander Guest
  • Beth Olson Guest

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