Food for mom: The do's and don'ts while breastfeeding As a nursing mom you are still baby’s main food supply and what you ingest will make a difference in the quality of your breast milk. Read on to find out what your breastfeeding diet shold consist of.
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Nutrition, exercise and weight loss while breastfeeding Think you have to have a restricted diet while breastfeeding? Think again! Lactation Consultant Anne Smith has some interesting news about nutrition as well as postpartum weight loss for breastfeeding moms.
Your husband and breastfeeding Every dad needs support, encouragement, information, confidence and tools to help him be as involved as he possibly can with his new family. Our fatherhood expert, Armin Brott, author of
"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 of much scarier things, namely breast clogs, mastitis and abscess! Oh my!
"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 of much scarier things, namely breast clogs, mastitis and abscess! Oh my!
30 Famous breastfeeding moms Plenty of celebrities have proudly nursed their babies! Here, you can find out who.
A little baby fat is a good thing The benefit of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease has received a lot of media attention lately. Learn why!
AAP releases revised breastfeeding recommendations A long-time advocate of breastfeeding, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing a revised policy statement on "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk" to replace its existing policy developed in 1997. The new recommendations reflect new r
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Breastfed babies breathe better, except when mom has asthma When it comes to feeding babies, the old adage "breast is best" certainly holds true, with breastfed babies having less diarrhea and fewer ear infections and incidents of wheezing in early life. However, the positive effects of infant feeding on lung
Breastfeeding after cesarean Question: "I am scheduled for a cesarean on Monday. This will be my third child and second section. I need advice for getting through the first couple of weeks. I am bound and determined to breastfeed this baby for at least a year." - Elise
Breastfeeding and birth control For the nursing mother who wants to space her pregnancies, there are many birth control options to choose from. Each method offers advantages and disadvantages. Lactation Consultant Anne Smith explains.
Breastfeeding and bonding - Building a relationship Breastfeeding usually plays an integral role in forming the deep attachment between mother and baby. Bottle-feeding mothers, of course, can also be securely attached to their babies. There are many tools in the attachment kit; breastfeeding is but on
Breastfeeding and bonding: Building a relationship Breastfeeding usually plays an integral role in forming the deep attachment between mother and baby. Bottle-feeding mothers, of course, can also be securely attached to their babies. There are many tools in the attachment kit; breastfeeding is but on
Breastfeeding and good fats help new moms fight depression Breastfeeding and the good fats in Omega-3 fatty acids help new moms fight depression, according to a new article published in the most recent issue of the International Breastfeeding Journal by a University of New Hampshire researcher.
Breastfeeding and returning to work or school (part 3) Just at the point when you are beginning to get the hang of this whole mothering thing and are settling into a routine, it is time to go back to work or school. Here are some tips to help you adjust. (Read the first part of this article Breastfeeding and returning to work or school Once you successfully make it through the early weeks of breastfeeding, and manage to overcome any problems you may have had in the beginning, such as soreness, engorgement or hormonal rushes, you usually experience a "honeymoon period." Just at the
Breastfeeding and weaning Weaning your baby is part of the natural breastfeeding experience. It doesn't have to be a time of unhappiness for you or your baby. If done gradually, and with love, weaning can be a positive experience for both you and your little one.
Breastfeeding babies offers them long-term heart-health benefits Breastfed babies are less likely to have certain cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adulthood than their bottle-fed counterparts, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007.
