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There are many reasons, both for mom and for baby, to breastfeed. Breastfeeding, however, can be tricky to master. Get breastfeeding tips, breastfeeding advice, learn how to get a good start to breastfeeding, find out about increasing breast milk, and more.
Breastfeeding editor: Laurel Haring
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Breastfeeding
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Written by Laurel Haring
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Sunday, 04 May 2008 |
Compared to 15 years ago, many more new mothers are choosing
to breastfeed their babies. This is heartening news to supporters of
breastfeeding. The statistics are pretty exciting. It may be that marketing
campaigns or ob/gyn or pediatrician counseling are proving effective ... but
another cause may be behind the growing numbers of nursing mothers.
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Breastfeeding
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Written by Laurel Haring
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Sunday, 27 April 2008 |
It used to be that when babies were nursed, they were nursed for a set number of minutes at one breast, then a similar length of time at the other breast. A few decades ago that philosophy was challenged by a new one: infant-led nursing. This style of nursing encouraged mothers to allow their infants to nurse at the first breast for as long as they wanted. Is one method better than the other, or are they about equal? A new study conducted in the UK turned up some surprising results. Find out which method of nursing is "best" and why.
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Breastfeeding
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Written by Laurel Haring
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Sunday, 20 April 2008 |
As a nursing mother, you have, whether you know it or not, become an ambassador for nursing mothers everywhere. Your success as an ambassador will be influenced by a number of factors. Are you a good role model? Find out about goodwill nursing!
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Breastfeeding
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Written by Jessica LeBaron
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
Everywhere I turn there are references to breastfeeding. Every mom I meet asks me the same question, "Are you nursing?" And even my formula can tells me that the best nourishment for babies is breastmilk. The problem is, I didn't produce any milk.
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Breastfeeding
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Written by Laurel Haring
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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
Do you think that breastfeeding is a basic human right? Well, your help is needed. The Breastfeeding Promotion Act is stalled in Congress, and only pressure from citizens like you and me will get it back on track.
Tags: MomsRising HR 3799 Breastfeeding Promotion Act advocacy |
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