Most expectant and new mothers know that breastfeeding is recommended as the healthiest way to feed a baby, with approximately 70 percent of U.S. mothers now opting to nurse their newborns. Yet… Continue reading more...
The Right Time to Supplement
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Q. I read your article on breastfeeding in the August issue, and as a breastfeeding counselor, I disagree with your advice to a nursing mom whose baby wasn’t gaining weight well. You recommended nursing every… Continue reading more...
Breast Infection (MASTITIS)
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mastitis is the name for an infection in the breast. The condition occurs in up to 10% of breastfeeding women, most commonly in the early postpartum weeks. Flu-like symptoms – such as chills and fever… Continue reading more...
The First Weeks of Breastfeeding: What to Expect and When to Get Help
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While no two mother-baby pairs are alike, the following typical breastfeeding routines will help prepare you for what to expect during your first weeks at home. Beginning when your milk comes in, the following guidelines… Continue reading more...
“Just a Few Weeks Early:” Breastfeeding Challenges in Late-Preterm Infants
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Until recently, babies born a few weeks early – between 34 and 36 weeks gestation – were referred to as near term infants. However, the designation, near term, implies that an infant is almost term
Keeping Breastfeeding Going
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization recommend that babies be breastfed exclusively until solid foods are introduced around six months of age. Continued breastfeeding is recommended throughout a baby’s first… Continue reading more...
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