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First let me reassure mothers that it is entirely possible and normal to breastfeed once a baby has teeth. Keep in mind that the leading health organizations recommend breastfeeding for one to two years minimum–a time span that surely involves teething. Many babies never bite (they know not to bite the breast that feeds them!) […]
Who knew there would be so much to say about breastfeeding? I have covered everything from the latest news in breastfeeding activism, legislation and scientific studies to toddler nursing, sleep and nutrition. I particularly enjoy reading your breastfeeding stories and seeing your opinions in the polls.
While it’s all been fun and even sometimes funny, […]
Welcome to the latest breastfeeding bloggers theme day! Today we’re covering the Good Advice and Bad Advice we’ve heard about breastfeeding.
Unfortunately, some of the worst advice I ever received on breastfeeding came straight from doctors. In my five consecutive years of breastfeeding, I have been told I needed to wean four times by three different […]
In honor of Red Cross Month, blogs in the b5media Science and Health Channel discuss emergency preparedness today at the theme day hosted by Tris Hussey of Homely Scientist. What is the protocol for feeding an infant during an emergency, whether your child receives breast milk or artificial baby milk? (Sorry folks, I have to […]
Whether a breastfeeding mother should donate blood or not is subject to debate. Because donating blood removes fluid from the body and fluid levels can affect milk supply, a breastfeeding mother should carefully consider whether she should give blood and consult her doctor before doing so. In general though, a healthy mother with a well-established […]
When I first found the video on how to perform a breast self-exam, I was disappointed not to find a VideoJug video on how to breastfeed. Fortunately the website has a place to submit requests for future video topics and my request was granted! The following is a very helpful five-minute video on how to […]
A reader writes:
Q: I could use some weaning advice for mothers who have been feeding on demand. I just cannot work all day and nurse all night. I am truly at the end of my tether.
A: Good for you for breastfeeding your baby on demand for a full year! When you start to resent nursing, […]
Cottontimer alerted me to a fascinating article in The Washington Post today, “Banking on Milk: Options Are Growing for Women Who Can’t Breast-feed” by Shannon Henry. Note that Henry interviewed blogger Jennifer Laycock of The Lactivist for the article!
Women may choose to supplement with another woman’s breast milk for many reasons–perhaps they have adopted a […]
Yesterday I mentioned my list of Top Ten Things to Do while Breastfeeding. Just in case you need more ideas:
1. Do Kegel exercises. After childbirth (or at any time!) a mother can do Kegels to strengthen her pelvic floor muscles (the pubococcygeus muscles). These exercises, which can be done without anyone else even knowing, help […]
1. Admire your baby. Talk and sing to your baby. Look your baby in the eyes. Of course interacting with your child is number 1!
2. Lie down in bed. If you have not yet mastered the side-lying position, I highly recommend that you do so ASAP! This is one of the best ways for a […]
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