US hospitals still handing out free formula samples
Breastfeeding is officially encouraged in most hospitals in the United States, and they also often have lactation consultants on staff to help new mothers get breastfeeding going, and to coach them...
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Breastfeeding has a lot going for it. Your breasts always come with you, and they’re always ready to serve a nice meal to your baby. Breast milk meets all your babies nutritional needs, with a unique...
View ArticleBreastfeeding with inverted nipples – are complications possible?
Do you have flat or inverted nipples, and are you expecting a baby? You may be worried that your inverted nipples can make nursing harder, or even impossible. Complications are possible, and...
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Breastfeeding and antidepressants
Are you suffering from postpartum depression (PPD), or have you been taking antidepressants for a long while, and need them to function? In both cases, breastfeeding mothers often meet with this...
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AAP: Breastfeed exclusively for six months
Moms should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months, after which they can gradually start introducing solid foods, according to the updated guidelines issued by the American...
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Can you get a tattoo while breastfeeding?
Getting a tattoo during pregnancy isn’t safe, so it is obviously not OK to get inked while you are breastfeeding either. Or is it? Plenty of women would love to get a tattoo while they are nursing. If...
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Woman finds intruder breastfeeding her baby
One South Dakota mom woke up during the night on Sunday, and found a stranger in her home… breastfeeding her two-month old baby in her bedroom! Thankfully, the mom got her baby back from the woman with...
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Coffee and breastfeeding — is that OK?
Are you caffeine free throughout your pregnancy, to protect your baby’s health? If you’re anything like me, you may be dying for a nice espresso half an hour after giving birth. But how do coffee and...
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Cross nursing — when you breastfeed someone else’s baby
Breastfeeding is pretty controversial all on its own, for some strange reason. But what about nursing someone else’s baby, or having a friend or relative breastfeed yours, while you are at work? In...
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Breastfeeding — what are nipple shields for?
What exactly are nipple shields? Who should use them — and when is it best to stay away from these devices that are meant to help facilitate breastfeeding? Back in the 19th Century, some moms used this...
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Breastfeeding — how to wean
Breastfeeding is natural, normal, and the best nutrition for babies. It offers long-term health benefits for babies and their mothers, and promotes bonding. Breastfeeding is all-round wonderful, in...
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Is lactation amenorrhea a reliable birth control method?
New mothers are always strongly advised to look into birth control methods at their six-week postpartum checkup with the OBGYN. There are many contraceptive options available these days, but postpartum...
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Breastfeeding and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Breastfeeding rates are still much lower than they should be. Globally, less than 40 percent of babies under six months old are exclusively nursing. Almost everyone — whether they’re a parent, medical...
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Breastfeeding: Do you need to adjust your diet?
Are you preparing to breastfeed, and wondering if you need to avoid certain foods for your baby’s sake? You may well have heard about or from mothers who quit eating a wide variety of foods to nurse —...
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Baby care tips for new parents
You’ve been preparing for parenthood since before you conceived your baby, and read plenty of parenting books during your pregnancy. Still, it is inevitable that new questions will pop up the minute...
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