I think there are several ways to increase awareness about baby bottle tooth decay. Education can start prenatally at the doctor’s office and throughout pregnancy. The more the parent gets the message the more likely it will stick. Also, at the hospital there needs to be more of an emphasis on assisting the parent with feeding and then follow-up. Birthing people have so much going on the day of the birth that information given may not fully be processed. Continuous support is crucial for the well-being of the parent and the baby. Another way is at the dentist office, if the dentist sees a pregnant person information needs to be given also in regards to the baby.
