San Diego, Calif. (AUGUST 14, 2023) – Swehl, the company aiming to revolutionize the breastfeeding experience, announced today a new partnership to honor National Breastfeeding Month with Palomar Health and Palomar Health Foundation in San Diego County, the leading hospital for maternity care. Beginning the month of August, the partners will together provide elevated breastfeeding support to local communities by providing a free Swehl Latch Kit ($99), which includes eight all-inclusive tools to support breastfeeding, and unlimited access to educational video content to delivering mothers.
“It is an honor to partner with Palomar Health to further expand access to breastfeeding tools and resources,” says Swehl Co-Founder, Betsy Riley. “We are thrilled that our kits and educational resources will be leveraged to empower parents to feel confident in their ability to breastfeed when they leave the on-site support of the hospital.
Known for its award-winning maternal health services, Palomar Health constantly seeks better ways to improve each touchpoint of the patient experience – and this partnership with Swehl and the Palomar Health Foundation is a testament to that commitment.
“Palomar Health is at the forefront of creating real, lasting change in maternal care, and we are humbled to join forces with them as our first healthcare partner in honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month,” says Swehl Co-Founder, Elizabeth Myer. “Together, we ensure that California’s largest healthcare district has the support and resources to make the difficult transition into motherhood that much more seamless.”
In addition to kits, Swehl’s leading celebrity IBCLC and Doula, Brandi Jordan, will also be training nurses on how to provide care and support specific to using the Swehl Latch Kit. Swehl boasts a widely free and easily accessible library of information to support new mothers through their multifaceted platform, combining small groups called “Swehl Circles” that group up to ten parents based on where they are at in the journey, access to members of the Motherboard composed of an incredible team of doctors, doulas, and lactation experts and a product suite of latch kits, nipple support, and more.
“Partnering with Swehl is a remarkable step forward for Palomar Health in our mission to enhance maternal care. By providing free Swehl Latch Kits and educational resources, we empower new mothers with the confidence and support they need to embrace the breastfeeding journey beyond the hospital. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to revolutionize maternity care and create lasting positive change for families in our community. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of mothers and their children during this special time.” – Diane Hansen, President and CEO, Palomar Health, San Diego.
In conjunction with Breastfeeding Awareness Month and the anniversary of public breastfeeding, only made legal nationwide five years ago, Swehl aims to spread accessible and digestible information to support postpartum moms amidst a lack of resources. This partnership will be the start of a larger, nationwide initiative for Swehl to provide breastfeeding support to hospitals, many of which have funds prepared to allocate.
“This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services and addresses the need for accessible information and support during the postpartum period. Together with Swehl, we are embarking on a journey to foster a positive impact on the lives of families and create a brighter, healthier future for our community,” says Kristin Gaspar, President and CEO, Palomar Health Foundation.
About Swehl
Swehl is the first modern platform for breastfeeding, offering a unique parent-first approach to nursing with a one-stop-shop for support. Swehl bundles compact, all-inclusive necessities into kits that correlate with specific pain points. Each Swehl product is paired with a QR code, equipping parents with a comprehensive toolkit of expert-led video tutorials, to eliminate hours of confusing and fragmented research. With the largest contemporary breastfeeding video library on the market, Swehl supports a woman through the entire duration of her feeding journey – bringing joy to the experience with thoughtful designs to maximize both functionality and aesthetics. For more information on Swehl, please visit Swehl.com.
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About Palomar Health
Established in 1948, the award-winning team at Palomar Health provides the most comprehensive health care in North San Diego County through its two medical centers and more than 900 affiliated medical providers serving more than half a million people. Palomar Health is nationally recognized as operating one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals; a Best 100 Hospital for joint replacement and orthopedic surgery; a Best Hospital for stroke care, heart care and bariatric surgery; a Diabetes and Stroke Center of Excellence; and a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery, cardiac care and maternity. Through its network of providers, Palomar Health offers medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, cardiovascular care, emergency services, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery at offices strategically located throughout the North San Diego County region. For more information, please visit PalomarHealth.org.
For more information on Palomar Health, please visit PalomarHealth.org.
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About Palomar Health Foundation
In an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant and engaged community, the Palomar Health Foundation, established in 1987, continues to redefine the landscape of healthcare initiatives and community engagement. With these life-changing initiatives, exciting events and more, the foundation can positively impact the healthcare community and inspire the community to live healthier, safer and happier lives. For more information on the initiatives, please visit https://www.palomarhealthfoundation.org/. For insights into the world-class Palomar Health team and their pioneering contributions to healthcare, visitPalomarHealth.org.
