Tips On Breastfeeding Your Preterm Infant
If your baby is born early (before 37 completed weeks of gestation) and is small, you may find feeding a challenge. Your baby may be able to breastfeed or bottle-feed, or suckling and swallowing may be...
View ArticleCan You Breastfeed with the Flu?
With the flu season in full swing, including the swine flu, you may be wondering how safe it is for you to feed and care for your baby if you get sick. First, you should know it’s important that you...
View ArticleHow To Choose The Right Breast Pump For You
Congratulations on your decision to breastfeed your baby! You have made a thoughtful, healthy choice that research shows is the best way to feed your baby – both for you and for him. Now that you have...
View ArticleHow To Keep Breastmilk Flowing During A Busy Schedule
As a new mom, whether you’re working or not, you’re going to experience times when you need to be away from your baby – so it makes sense to plan how you’ll keep breastfeeding going when you’re apart....
View ArticlePromoting the Breast Crawl
Your baby is born ready to wow you with a miracle: She can crawl to your breast and begin nursing all by herself. Did you know that if your baby is placed on your tummy immediately after birth, and...
View ArticleAre You A Combo Mom?
Leading author Dr. Laura Jana says there’s a new kind of mom emerging—a mom pediatricians call the “combo” mom because she both nurses and bottle feeds breastmilk or formula to her baby. Some experts...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Basics: You, Your Baby & Your Nurses
Breastfeeding is natural; you just need patience and practice for you and your baby to get the hang of it. It’s worth the effort because your breastmilk is perfect food your body makes specifically...
View ArticleExploring Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding Problems
Baby’s proper latch is essential to successful breastfeeding—yet sometimes it can be the trickiest to achieve. If your baby has trouble latching on, your nurse or lactation consultant might suggest...
View ArticleGain a Breast Pump & Supplies under the ACA
You may be planning on nursing your baby but do you also know how to gain breastfeeding support and supplies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? A recent survey showed that most moms (82%) don’t...
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