Overcoming Problems
Sara Chana, mother of seven and an international board-certified lactation consultant and birthing instructor, knows a thing or two...
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Overcoming Problems
How to overcome common breastfeeding challenges
While some pregnancy books paint a perfect picture of breastfeeding, the reality of feeding for new moms isn’t always as rosy. From...Max 5 stars80My Rating -
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding after breast surgery
Can you breastfeed after breast surgery? In many cases, the answer is, "yes." Moms share their stories about successfully nursing...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Pregnancy
10 Non-alcoholic mocktail drinks for pregnant moms
Just because you are breastfeeding or pregnant doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on some fun drinks when the weather...Max 5 stars100My Rating -
Breastfeeding
How to use a breast pump
New moms everywhere, unite in a head nod about what an amazing and wonderful thing nursing your baby can be. Breastfeeding is so... -
Baby
Do babies need vitamin supplements?
Does your breastfed baby or bottle fed baby need additional vitamins? As parents of a developing baby, you’re constantly listening... -
Baby
How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
For some lucky women, caffeine is a take-it-or-leave-it extra. But, for some mom-to-bes, lifting their heads off the pillow and not... -
Postpartum health and fitness
How to safely lose weight while breastfeeding
The medical establishment has long touted the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. Breast milk is nutritional... -
Baby
Breastfeeding with breast implants
With the increased number of women undergoing plastic surgery, many wonder if it is safe to breastfeed with breast implants.... -
Overcoming Problems
"Nursing" your wounds: The Bad boo-boos of breastfeedin
In the land of Oz, Dorothy was afraid of things like lions and tigers and bears. But in the land of breastfeeding, you’re afraid... -
Overcoming Problems
"Nursing" your wounds: The bad boo-boos of breastfeeding
In the land of Oz, Dorothy was afraid of things like lions and tigers and bears. But in the land of breastfeeding, you’re afraid... -
Baby
Nursing your wounds
In the land of Oz, Dorothy was afraid of things like lions and tigers and bears. But in the land of breastfeeding, you’re afraid... -
Baby
Tips and products for nursing in public
Chandler, Arizona - October 28, 2005 ? The city of Chandler, AZ has become the second city in the nation to enact a breast-feeding... -
Breastfeeding
The nursing mother's diet
The first year following your baby's birth there will be many questions with answers that no one ever told you that you would need... -
Baby
How long does it take to fully wean?
I decided to wean Josi at 13 months but just got serious about it at 16 months. First it was one or twice a day of nursing -- then... -
Breastfeeding
Study reveals drinking alcohol reduces breast milk supply in women
Scientific researchers have turned folklore on its head by showing that alcohol consumption by women who are breast feeding reduces... -
Breastfeeding
Nursing mothers having surgery: How long until you can breastfeed safely?
Sometimes women who are breastfeeding must undergo surgery requiring general anesthesia or conscious sedation. They understandably... -
Breastfeeding
Feeding a hungry baby
As parents, we often have questions about all kinds of health issues relating to our kids - from illness to prevention to child... -
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in public places
Planning to breastfeed? Chances are you are going to have to feed your hungry baby in public at one time or another so why not... -